Synonyms for

Midst

Verb / mɪdst / / mɪst / Another word for midst — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The middle part or the center of something.

Synonyms & similar words

thick center middle heart core midpoint interior inside amidst between among amid within

Synonyms by register

Formal

center heart core nucleus

Informal

middle thick of it deep in

Literary

bosom bowels

Antonyms

edge outside periphery exterior margin

Common collocations

  • in the midst of
  • in our midst
  • in their midst
  • in the midst of chaos
  • in the midst of a crisis
  • in the midst of the night

Word family

noun midst

Usage note

Primarily used in the phrase 'in the midst of'. It refers to being surrounded by or in the middle of something, often something active or challenging.

Example sentences

  1. The bird was in the midst of the tree.
  2. In the midst of the storm, the power went out.
  3. I found the missing toy in the midst of the pile of clothes.
  4. The apple was in the midst of the bowl of fruit.
  5. The treasure was hidden in the midst of the cave.

Quotes

  • In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity. - Sun Tzu
  • In the midst of winter, I found there was within me an invincible summer. - Albert Camus
  • In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you. - Deepak Chopra

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