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What is the opposite of amidst?

Antonyms of amidst include apart, away, outside, separate, distinct.

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Amidst

Preposition / ʌˈmɪdst / Another word for amidst — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in the middle of; surrounded by

Synonyms & similar words

among between amid within inside midst

Synonyms by register

Formal

among surrounded by in the middle of

Informal

in with in the thick of

Literary

midst mid amongst

Antonyms

apart away outside separate distinct clear

Common collocations

amidst the chaos
amidst the crowd
amidst the ruins
amidst the trees
amidst the noise
amidst the struggle
amidst the debate

Word family

adverb amidst

Usage note

Amidst is a more formal and literary synonym for 'among' or 'in the middle of'. It is often used to describe being surrounded by something, especially something chaotic or complex.

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