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Definition of amid preposition from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

amid

preposition
 
 
/əˈmɪd/
 
/əˈmɪd/
(also mid, amidst
 
/əˈmɪdst/
 
/əˈmɪdst/
)
(formal)
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  1.  
    in the middle of or during something, especially something that causes excitement or fear
    • He finished his speech amid tremendous applause.
    • The firm collapsed amid allegations of fraud.
  2.  
    surrounded by something
    • The hotel was in a beautiful position amid lemon groves.
    3. Word OriginMiddle English amidde(s).
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