Meaning & Definition of word "Midway"

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.