Midstthe center or surrounding part of something usually refers to the middle or center of a surroundinglocated all around a person, thing, or area group, place, or situation. It is most often used in the phrasea short group of words used together with one meaning “in the midst of.”
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /mɪdst/
Easy pronunciation: MIDST (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable, so the whole word is stressed.
Noun meaning the middle of something, with things all around it.
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Midst Meaning
the middle of something, with things all around it
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the location of something surrounded by other things
Example: She stood in the midst of the crowd.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- thick — Used in the fixed phrase “in the thick/midst of,” but not a full everyday substitute for the noun itself.
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Midst Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- thick
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Common Mistakes
- Using midst as if it were a common standalone noun in modern speech; it is usually found in the phrase “in the midst of.”
- Confusing midst with similar-sounding words like mist; they are not synonyms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does midst mean?
Midst means the middle of something, with other things surrounding it. It is most often used in the phrase “in the midst of.”
What is a simple synonym for midst?
A close substitute in the common phrase is thick, as in “in the thick of things,” though it is not an exact one-word replacement in every context.
Is midst a common word?
It is still common in fixed phrases, but it is less often used as a standalone noun in everyday speech.
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