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Amidst the confusion of the times, the conflicts of conscience, and the turmoil of daily living, an abiding faith becomes an anchor to our lives.
Thomas S. Monson

Meaning of "amidst" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF AMIDST

amidst  [əˈmɪdst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AMIDST

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Amidst is a preposition.
The preposition is an invariable grammatical category, that has no meaning itself and which serves to link or relate terms.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AMIDST


couldst
kʊdst
didst
dɪdst
hadst
hædst
midst
mɪdst
shouldst
ʃʊdst
wouldst
wʊdst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AMIDST

amid
Amida
Amidah
amidase
amide
amidic
amidin
amidine
amidmost
amidogen
Amidol
amidone
amidship
amidships
amie
AMIEE
Amiens
amiga
amigo
amildar

WORDS THAT END LIKE AMIDST

A list
A-list
adjust
against
alchemist
almost
artist
assist
at any cost
at least
at the earliest
at the latest
at the least
august
best
biggest
breakfast
for the best
in our midst
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Synonyms and antonyms of amidst in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «AMIDST»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «amidst» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of amidst

Translation of «amidst» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AMIDST

Find out the translation of amidst to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of amidst from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «amidst» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

一片
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en medio de
570 millions of speakers

English

amidst
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

के बीच
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

وسط
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

среди
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

meio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অন্তরে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

au milieu de
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tengah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

inmitten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

囲まれた
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

가운데
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Amidst
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giữa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மத்தியில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दरम्यान
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ortasında
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tra
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pośród
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

серед
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

în mijlocul
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μέσα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

te midde van
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mitt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

blant
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of amidst

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AMIDST»

The term «amidst» is very widely used and occupies the 21.581 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AMIDST» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about amidst

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10 QUOTES WITH «AMIDST»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word amidst.
1
Joseph Addison
The stars shall fade away, the sun himself Grow dim with age, and nature sink in years, But thou shalt flourish in immortal youth, Unhurt amidst the wars of elements, The wrecks of matter, and the crush of worlds.
2
Daniel Boone
Let peace, descending from her native heaven, bid her olives spring amidst the joyful nations; and plenty, in league with commerce, scatter blessings from her copious hand!
3
Upamanyu Chatterjee
Amidst one's daily clutter, one doesn't usually reflect on the splendour of being free because - naturally - one has to get on with the business of living.
4
Bradley Chicho
The friendship we share grows amidst the craggy rock pond; reeds of water spray fireflies scented with bonfires.
5
E. M. Forster
We are willing enough to praise freedom when she is safely tucked away in the past and cannot be a nuisance. In the present, amidst dangers whose outcome we cannot foresee, we get nervous about her, and admit censorship.
6
Stephen Jay Gould
All evolutionary biologists know that variation itself is nature's only irreducible essence... I had to place myself amidst the variation.
7
Randeep Hooda
I find theatre easier than films, because it gives you an environment of a dark hall, the audience concentrating with you... whereas, film sets are not conducive to long rehearsals, and it is difficult to pick up the emotions amidst all that is going on around you.
8
Ignatius of Antioch
From Syria even to Rome I fight with wild beasts, by land and sea, by night and by day, being bound amidst ten leopards, even a company of soldiers, who only grow worse when they are kindly treated.
9
Blanche Lincoln
At a time when U.S. jobs are heading overseas at a record pace, and amidst increased sanctions on our manufacturers and producers from other countries, it's imperative that we do all we can to provide our businesses a climate to operate successfully.
10
Thomas S. Monson
Amidst the confusion of the times, the conflicts of conscience, and the turmoil of daily living, an abiding faith becomes an anchor to our lives.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AMIDST»

Discover the use of amidst in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to amidst and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust
The remarkable New York Times bestseller has been updated with a new Afterword by Immaculée, in which she looks back at the 20 years that have passed since the Rwandan holocaust.
Immaculée Ilibagiza, 2014
2
Poverty Amidst Prosperity: The Urban Poor in England, 1834-1914
Demonstrates how people reacted to poverty and highlights their coping strategies
Carl Chinn, 1995
3
What Really Matters : Living a Moral Life amidst Uncertainty ...
Indeed, Kleinman offers in this book a groundbreaking approach to ethics, examining "who we are" through some of the most disturbing issues of our time--war, globalization, poverty, social injustice, sex, and religion--all in the context of ...
Professor of Medical Anthropology Arthur Kleinman M.D. Esther and Sidney Rabb Professor of Anthropology, and Professor of Psychiatry Faculty of Medicine Harvard Medical School Harvard University, 2006
4
Diaspora: Jews Amidst Greeks and Romans
In a probing account of the Jewish diaspora in the four centuries from Alexander the Great's conquest of the Near East to the Roman destruction of the Jewish Temple in 70 C.E., Erich Gruen reaches often surprising conclusions.
Erich S. Gruen, 2009
5
Eckhart Tolle's Findhorn Retreat: Stillness Amidst the World
An introduction to the nondenominational spiritual master author's transformative concepts explores such topics as the state of stillness, the pursuit of enlightenment, and the compulsions that shape conscious experiences.
‎2006
6
Poverty Amidst Prosperity: Survey of Slums
The book contains that there are misconceptions and vague ideas in society about slum settlements.
Pushpa Agnihotri, 1994
7
Drought Amidst the Flood: A True Story
Steve is new to the town of Rexburg, Idaho.
S. C. Allen, 2010
8
Rainbows Amidst Storms
This is book II of the "Amidst Series" which represents the continuation of my twenty year journey in poetry writing. All net profits from this book will go to assist the poor, the homeless and the infirm in Collin County, Texas.
John J. Rigo, 2005
9
Night Amidst the Day
In the Night Amidst The Day followers of our Hero of Heroes can easily see for themselves that the earth experienced gross darkness at the ninth hour as Christ was dying on the cross.
Daniel F. Owsley, 2012
10
What Really Matters: Living a Moral Life Amidst Uncertainty ...
Indeed, Kleinman offers in this book a groundbreaking approach to ethics, examining "who we are" through some of the most disturbing issues of our time--war, globalization, poverty, social injustice--all in the context of actual lived moral ...
Arthur Kleinman, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AMIDST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term amidst is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Amidst the rain and American flags, Confederate flags continue to fly …
Driver Aric Almirola walks to pit road during a rain delay at a NASCAR race Sunday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Local Muslim Community Shares Terror Concerns Amidst
GRANADA HILLS (CBSLA.com) — While local Muslim Americans mark Ramadan and celebrate Independence Day, they also say they're ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
3
Merkel, Hollande call for special eurozone summit amidst Greece 'No'
BERLIN/ATHENS: German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the outcome of Greece´s referendum with French President Francois Hollande ... «Geo News, Pakistan, Jul 15»
4
Millie Mackintosh and Professor Green enjoy a very messy lunch …
Millie Mackintosh and Professor Green enjoy a very messy lunch amidst divorce rumours. 11:09, 6 July 2015; By Edward Roberts ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
Refugees find hope amidst terror
Middle East (MNN) — Iraq, Syria, Pakistan, Egypt. These are just a few of the countries infiltrated by the Islamic State through acts of terror. «Mission Network News, Jul 15»
6
Lindsey Vonn Talks 'Girl Power' On Instagram Amidst Cheating …
Lindsey Vonn has found herself caught up in the middle of a scandal after her ex, Tiger Woods, was accused in the media of having an affair ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
7
Partners defect to rival amidst succession issues
Frustration around succession issues in one mid-tier Melbourne firm has seen two partners defect to a second-tier rival. «SMSF Adviser, Jul 15»
8
Greece Rejects European Austerity
It's not clear whether they will reopen for business Monday after being shut down last weekend amidst fears of a bank run. The Greek stock ... «Foreign Policy, Jul 15»
9
Chelsea winger finally breaks silence amidst Fiorentina pursuit
Mohammed Salah Fiorentina Chelsea' Mohamed Salah has finally made himself heard, amidst Fiorentina's attempts to sign him and Inter's ... «Forza Italian Football, Jul 15»
10
Chris Martin, J Law spend Fourth of July 'together' amidst breakup …
While rumours have been circulating that Chris Martin and gal-pal Jennifer Lawrence have called it quits, the pair was spotted celebrating ... «New Kerala, Jul 15»

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