Pronunciation: /mɪdst/

Definitions of midst

noun the middle point or part

Example Sentences

A1 She got lost in the midst of the crowded market.

A2 In the midst of the chaos, he managed to find his way out.

B1 The team stayed strong in the midst of a challenging project.

B2 In the midst of the storm, they found shelter in a nearby cave.

C1 In the midst of the negotiations, they reached a compromise.

C2 The artist found inspiration in the midst of nature's beauty.

preposition in the middle of or surrounded by

Example Sentences

A1 She sat in the midst of her friends at the picnic.

A2 The treasure was hidden in the midst of the forest.

B1 The town was bustling with activity in the midst of the summer festival.

B2 He found himself in the midst of a heated debate with his colleagues.

C1 In the midst of chaos, she remained calm and composed.

C2 The artist created a masterpiece in the midst of personal turmoil.

Examples of midst in a Sentence

formal In the midst of the meeting, the CEO made an important announcement.

informal We were in the midst of watching a movie when the power went out.

slang I was in the midst of a heated argument with my friend when we both realized we were wrong.

figurative She found herself in the midst of a whirlwind romance that took her by surprise.

Grammatical Forms of midst

past tense

midsted

plural

midsts

comparative

more midst

superlative

most midst

present tense

midst

future tense

will midst

perfect tense

have midst

continuous tense

is midsting

singular

midst

positive degree

midst

infinitive

to midst

gerund

midsting

participle

midsted

Origin and Evolution of midst

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'midst' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'midde', which means 'middle'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'midst' has retained its meaning of 'middle' but has also come to be used more broadly to refer to the middle of a group or situation.