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mid

Meaning in simple English

US /mɪd/

mid means: In or near the middle of a place, time, or range.

adjective

MIDDLE POSITIONB2

In or near the middle of a place, time, or range.

  • Attach the handle in the mid position.
  • The mid section of the boat was damaged.
  • The switch has front, mid, and rear settings.

Similar words: middle, central

Common phrases: mid section, mid position, mid range

VOWEL HEIGHTC2

Describes a vowel made with the tongue halfway between its highest and lowest positions.

  • This language has three mid vowels.
  • Keep your tongue at a medium height for a mid vowel.
  • The teacher compared high and mid vowels.

Common phrases: mid vowel, mid vowels

noun

BATTLEFIELD CENTERC1

The central part of a battlefield or playing area in a video game.

  • Our team controls mid.
  • Two enemies are waiting in mid.
  • We lost mid after their last attack.

Similar words: center

Common phrases: control mid, hold mid, take mid

adverb

TOWARD CENTERC1

To or into the central part of a battlefield or playing area in a video game.

  • Go mid and help our team.
  • Three players moved mid together.
  • Should we head mid or defend the base?

Common phrases: go mid, head mid, run mid

preposition

WITHC2

With someone or something.

  • He walked mid his companions.
  • She stood mid her faithful friends.
  • The warrior rode mid sword and shield.

Similar words: with

Opposites: without

Common phrases: mid friends, mid someone

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