'midst
n. uncountable C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈmɪdst// UK //mˈɪdst// midst
n. the middle part of something or the period of time when something is happening. You use it to describe being surrounded by a group of people or being in the middle of a busy situation.
n. the middle or central part of a group, location, or period of time. Often used in prepositional phrases to indicate being surrounded by or deeply involved in an ongoing event.
Usage
Almost exclusively used in the prepositional phrase 'in the midst of'.
Pitfall
in the mid of the crowdin the midst of the crowdLearners often confuse 'midst' with 'mid' or 'middle'; 'midst' is specifically used for being surrounded by things or events.