Basic Details
Word: Amid
Part of Speech: Preposition
Meaning: In the middle of or surrounded by.
Synonyms: Among, amidst, in the midst of
Antonyms: Outside, away from
Idioms and Phrases
- Amid the chaos: In the middle of a confusing or disorderly situation. Example: "Amid the chaos of the crowded market, we found the perfect fruit."
- Amidst the noise: Surrounded by loud sounds or distractions. Example: "She managed to concentrate on her homework amidst the noise of her siblings playing outside."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The little boy felt brave amid the tall grass as he searched for bugs.
Example 2: The flowers blossomed beautifully amid the green shrubs in the garden.
Example 3: Amid the excitement of the festival, everyone was smiling and laughing.
Fun Fact
The word "amid" is derived from Old English "amid" which means "in the middle of", and has been used in English for many centuries to describe being surrounded by people, objects, or situations.
Famous Quote
"In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you." Deepak Chopra
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "amid" mean?
a) Away from
b) In the middle of
c) Outside of
d) Above
Answer: b) In the middle of
2. Which of these is a synonym of "amid"?
a) Outside
b) Amidst
c) Over
d) Below
Answer: b) Amidst
3. Which word is an antonym of "amid"?
a) Among
b) Together
c) Away from
d) In the midst of
Answer: c) Away from
4. Which sentence uses "amid" correctly?
a) She stood amid her friends, happily joining in the conversation.
b) The cat leaped amid the window.
c) He placed the book amid the table.
d) The soup was cooked amid the moonlight.
Answer: a) She stood amid her friends, happily joining in the conversation.
5. Which phrase means similar to "amid"?
a) Amidst the crowd
b) Over the hill
c) Clean as a whistle
d) As cool as a cucumber
Answer: a) Amidst the crowd
