midst

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /mɪdst/ or [mɪdst] or [mɪtst]

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Noun

Singular midst

Plural none

1. If you are in the midst of something, you're in the middle of it.
   • Synonyms: middle, center, heart and core

   I was in the midst of getting ready to leave when she called.

2. If someone is in our midst, they are among us.

   We have people of all nations in our midst.