midst

The middle of a place, event, or activity.

• We are in the midst of a crisis.
• A cottage stood in the midst of the forest.
• He arrived in the midst of our discussion.

How to use it: in the midst of something (We arrived in the midst of a storm.); in the midst of doing something (She called in the midst of preparing dinner.)

Similar words: middle

Common phrases: in the midst, midst of something

The group of people you are with or surrounded by.

• There is a stranger in our midst.
• They were pleased to have her in their midst.
• Nobody suspected an enemy was living in their midst.

How to use it: in someone’s midst (We welcomed a new member in our midst.)

Common phrases: in our midst, in their midst, in someone’s midst