midst

UK
/mɪdst/
US
/mɪdst/
midstnoun
UK
/mɪdst/
US
/mɪdst/
(formal)
Definitions
The middle of a group of people or things.
In the midst of the forest, we found a hidden lake.
midstpreposition
UK
/mɪdst/
US
/mɪdst/
(formal, also amidst)
Definitions
Among; in the middle of; surrounded by.
She found herself in the midst of a bustling city.
Synonyms
in the middle of
surrounded by
in the thick of
Antonyms
away from
on the outskirts of
apart from