amid
Pronunciation: [əˈmɪd]
Word
Context: “location”
(preposition) when something happens in the middle of or surrounded by other things. It’s like when you are in a busy playground and you’re playing amid all the other kids and games.
Example
The children were laughing amid the cheerful sounds of the fair.
Example
The library was quiet and there was no noise amid the silence.
Example
What did you see amid all the decorations at the party?
Context: “situation”
(preposition) when something happens during a particular time or event. For example, you might feel calm amid a storm, which means you feel okay even when things are hectic around you.
Example
Amid the celebrations, everyone felt happy and excited.
Example
Amid the chaos, no one was feeling relaxed at all.
Example
How did you manage to stay focused amid all the distractions?
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