The difference between Amidst and Midst

When used as prepositions, amidst means in the midst or middle of, whereas midst means among, in the middle of.


Midst is also noun with the meaning: a place in the middle of something.

check bellow for the other definitions of Amidst and Midst

  1. Amidst as a preposition:

    In the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among.

  1. Midst as a noun (often, literary):

    A place in the middle of something; may be used of a literal or metaphorical location.

  1. Midst as a preposition (rare):

    Among, in the middle of; amid.

    Examples:

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