Amid vs. Amidst

This time, we're gonna delve into the differences between these two words and see what we can learn from them. Let's go.

"Amid" vs. "Amidst" in the English Grammar

What Is Their Main Difference?

Interestingly, both of these words are the same. Both can refer to an action taking place in the course of another. Also, they can indicate that something is among another thing in a place. However, 'amid' is more common than 'amidst'.

Differences

These words only differ in that 'amidst' has two more letters than 'amid'. Also, 'amid' is more common among native speakers. Look at the following examples:

The little kitty hid amid the bushes.

She sat just amidst the trees and did nothing.

Similarities

As mentioned above, both 'amid' and 'amidst' can refer to time and place. When something takes place in the course of another or is among other things in a place, we can use either of them. Check out the following examples:

They were all arguing over petty issues amidst the bombardment.

How could she have such an idea amid this financial crisis?

Are They Interchangeable?

Since they have the same parts of speech and they share the same meanings, we can use them interchangeably.

✓ I was feeling overwhelmed amid all those people shouting.

✓ I was feeling overwhelmed amidst all those people shouting.

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