Halfway

/ˈhæf.weɪ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Located in the middle of something; partial.

They were only halfway prepared for the presentation.

Located at an equal distance from two points.

The halfway house is situated equidistant from both the city and the suburbs.

adverb

At or to the middle point; in between two places, positions, or situations.

We reached the halfway point of our journey and decided to take a break.

Partially or moderately; to some extent.

He was only halfway through the book when he decided to put it down.

From 'half' + 'way', referring to a point that is equal to half the distance.

halfway house

A transitional facility for recovering addicts or prisoners.

meet halfway

To compromise or come to an agreement.

halfway mark

The midpoint in a process or journey.

half

One of two equal parts.

way

A method, style, or manner of doing something.

Partially involved or engaged.

He's only halfway invested in the project.

Not fully committed to something.

She gave a halfway answer to the question.