Midst
[mɪdst]
Definition
(noun.) the location of something surrounded by other things; 'in the midst of the crowd'.
Editor: Lois--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) The interior or central part or place; the middle; -- used chiefly in the objective case after in; as, in the midst of the forest.
(n.) Hence, figuratively, the condition of being surrounded or beset; the press; the burden; as, in the midst of official duties; in the midst of secular affairs.
(prep.) In the midst of; amidst.
(adv.) In the middle.
Editor: Miriam
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Middle, centre, central part.
Typed by Anton
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Middle, centre, thick, throng, heart
ANT:Outskirt, confine, edge, limit, extreme, purlieu, margin
Edited by Claudette
Definition
n. the middle.—adv. in the middle.—prep. amidst.
Edited by Lilian
Examples
- His Democratic opponents, especially Woodrow Wilson, are, as I write, in the midst of the Presidential campaign of 1912, trying to focus attention on the tariff. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- All at once, in the midst of his turbulent emotions, Bradley stopped and seemed to challenge his look. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- In the midst of all this magnificence, the solid gold and silver furniture of the altar seemed cheap and trivial. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Above all, he was amazed to hear me talk of a mercenary standing army, in the midst of peace, and among a free people. Jonathan Swift. Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World.
- My good friend, said the King, you have now been five and forty years in the service of my mother and myself; we have allowed you to retain your religion in the midst of fire and slaughter. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
- In the midst of this, Rachael returned; and with her party there was a surgeon, who brought some wine and medicines. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- In the midst of these remarks, Mrs. Markleham cried: 'Where's Annie? Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Caroline and Shirley were soon in the midst of the company. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- In the midst of my pain of heart and frantic effort of principle, I abhorred myself. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- A dark conspiracy was on foot in the midst of us; and our beloved and innocent friend had been entangled in its meshes. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- It is a little difficult to see this when you live right in the midst of one. Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
- Then, a score of others ran into the midst of these, beating their breasts, tearing their hair, and screaming, Foulon alive! Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- In the midst of his activities occurred one of the most extraordinary incidents in history. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Does he really find time to read with a tutor, in the midst of all his business,--and this abominable strike in hand as well? Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- And now, he was in the midst of trouble, whilst she was cold. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
Typist: Sanford