amid
preposition /əˈmɪd/
/əˈmɪd/
(also mid, amidst
(formal) /əˈmɪdst/
/əˈmɪdst/
)- in the middle of or during something, especially something that causes excitement or fear
- He finished his speech amid tremendous applause.
- The firm collapsed amid allegations of fraud.
- surrounded by something
- The hotel was in a beautiful position amid lemon groves.
Word OriginMiddle English amidde(s).