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amid

Pronunciation: /əˈmɪd/

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Definition of amid

preposition

  • surrounded by; in the middle of:our dream home, set amid magnificent rolling countryside
  • in an atmosphere or against a background of:talks broke down amid accusations of a hostile takeover bid

Origin:

Middle English amidde(s) (see a2, mid1)

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