midst Meaning & Definition
What Does Midst Mean?
As a noun, midst means A place in the middle of something; may be used of a literal or metaphorical location. As a preposition, it means Among, in the middle of; amidst. As a preposition, it means Among, in the middle of; amid.
Quick Facts About Midst
| Part of speech | noun, preposition |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /mɪdst/ |
| Synonyms | thick, centre and center |
| Plural | midsts |
Midst Definition (Noun)
- A place in the middle of something; may be used of a literal or metaphorical location.
Midst as a Preposition
- Among, in the middle of; amidst.
Mildred comes home from work early only to discover her husband, Robert, midst of a lewd affair with their neighbor, Gladys.
Preposition
- Among, in the middle of; amid.
Synonyms of Midst
Midst synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Midst
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Midst in a Sentence
Mildred comes home from work early only to discover her husband, Robert, midst of a lewd affair with their neighbor, Gladys.
Word Forms & Grammar
midst (plural midsts)
midst
Words That Rhyme With Midst
Origin of Midst
From Middle English middes, midst, myddest (“middle”), from Old English midde, reshaped in Middle English phrases like in middes (“in the middle”) by analogy with adverbs in -(e)s; also compare Old English on middan, tōmiddes. Forms in -(e)st are probably due to influence of superlatives.[1]
Questions People Ask About Midst
Is midst a noun or a preposition?
Midst is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a preposition.
What is another word for midst?
Close synonyms of midst are thick, centre and center. See the full list of midst synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of midst?
The plural of midst is midsts.