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amid

Pronunciation: [əˈmɪd]

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Learn how to use amid in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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.

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Amid the chaos, no one was feeling relaxed at all.

Example

How did you manage to stay focused amid all the distractions?

How to pronounce amid

Pronunciation: [əˈmɪd]

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