Synonyms for midst
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
A place in the middle of something; may be used of a literal or metaphorical location.
Forms
- Plural
- midsts → middles, centers, hearts, thicks…
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We speak of the center of a circle, the middle of a room, the middle of the street, the midst of a forest. Midst commonly implies a group or multitude of surrounding objects.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| midst | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- heart1, thick1, bosom2
- 6 letters
- middle2, center2, centre2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (bosom2 = 2 syllables).