mid
UK: mɪd | US: mɪd
Definition
adj. middle; central
prep. amid; among
Structure
mid <middle>
Etymology
The word "mid" originates from Old English "mid," which carried the dual meanings of "with" and "middle." It is related to the Proto-Germanic *midi and shares roots with the Old High German "mit" (with) and Latin "medius" (middle). Over time, its usage narrowed in English to primarily denote centrality or intermediacy (e.g., "midday," "midway"). The prepositional sense ("amid") persists in poetic or archaic contexts.
Examples
The sun was high in the mid sky.
She stood mid the crowd, unnoticed.
The project is due by mid-July.
He paused mid-sentence, lost in thought.
The tree blooms in mid-spring.