Meaning & Definition of word "Midway"
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Midway
/ˈmɪdˌweɪ/
noun:
- 1. A point or position that is in the middle of two places.
- Example: They agreed to meet at a midway location to avoid any inconvenience for both sides.
adjective:
- 1. Located at or near the midpoint.
- Example: They built the rest area midway along the highway.
- 2. Partially completed; at an intermediate stage.
- Example: Her artwork looked great even when it was midway through the process.
adverb:
- 1. In the middle of a journey or a path.
- Example: We stopped midway to have a picnic.
- 2. At an intermediate point or stage.
- Example: The project was midway in its development when the funding was cut.
Etymology
Middle English: from mid + way.
Common Phrases and Expressions
midway point:
The point in an activity or process that is halfway to completion.
midway through:
In the middle of a process or time period.
Related Words
median:
The middle value in a list of numbers.
midpoint:
The exact middle point in a line or a division.
midsection:
The central part of something.
Slang Meanings of midway
Meaning: Halfway there.
Example Sentence: We're midway, let's keep going!
Meaning: In the middle of something.
Example Sentence: I caught him midway through his presentation.