Synonyms for amid
- preposition
Most common
Definitions
- prep. 1
In the middle of; in the center of; surrounded by.
a small lake amid the hills
Related words
- Other spellings
- amidst
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Amid or amidst denotes surrounded by; among or amongst denotes mingled with. Amid denotes mere position; among, some active relation, as of companionship, hostility, etc.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- throughout That program will be broadcast throughout America.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| amid | rising | |
| throughout | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- among2
- 7 letters
- amongst2
- 10 letters
- throughout2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (among2 = 2 syllables).