# amid

Pronunciation: say "uh-MID" /əˈmɪd/

## Preposition

1. Surrounded by, or in the middle of, something or some group of things.
   - Simple: In the middle of something, or surrounded by it.
   - _The senator remained composed amid mounting criticism from both parties._
   - _Wildflowers bloomed amid the rocky outcrops along the hillside._

## Noun

2. Archaic form of amide. *(archaic)* — Archaic form of amide.
   - Simple: Archaic form of amide. You will mostly find it in older chemistry books.

## Origin

From Middle English 'amidde', which came from Old English 'on middan', formed from 'a-' plus 'mid' (middle).

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