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单词 midsts
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midst

noun

ˈmidst How to pronounce midst (audio)
ˈmitst
1
: the interior or central part or point : middle
in the midst of the forest
2
: a position of proximity to the members of a group
a traitor in our midst
3
: the condition of being surrounded or beset
in the midst of his troubles
4
: a period of time about the middle of a continuing act or condition
in the midst of a meal
midst preposition

Synonyms

  • center
  • core
  • middle
  • midpoint
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Example Sentences

The river passes through the midst of the city. a bustling city in the midst of the desert We are in the midst of a terrible war. They were in the midst of remodeling their house. The region is currently in the midst of a terrible drought. We never gave up hope in the midst of our troubles. See More
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English middest, alteration of middes, short for amiddes amid

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

midst 1 of 2

noun

ˈmidst How to pronounce midst (audio)
1
: the middle or central part
in the midst of the forest
2
: a position among the members of a group
a stranger in our midst
3
: the condition of being surrounded
in the midst of dangers

midst

2 of 2

preposition

: amid
Midst the swarm of people, mangy dogs wandered. Avi, Crispin: The Cross of Lead

midsts

noun

plural of midst
1
as in centers
an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface stood in the midst of the crowd

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • centers
  • middles
  • interiors
  • insides
  • cores
  • midpoints

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • perimeters
  • peripheries
2
as in depths
the most intense or characteristic phase of something in the midst of illustrating a new book

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • depths
  • heights
  • middles
  • deeps
  • thicks
  • centers
  • hearts
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