Middle: meaning, definitions and examples

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middle

 

[ ˈmɪdl ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

of a word

Middle refers to the central point or position within something, often used in relation to an object, place, or concept.

Synonyms

center, mid, midpoint

Examples of usage

  • The letter 'o' is in the middle of the word 'hello.'
  • She placed the book in the middle of the shelf.
  • The middle of the movie was the most exciting part.
Context #2 | Noun

of a period of time

Middle can also refer to the point equidistant from the beginning and the end of a period of time.

Synonyms

center, midpoint

Examples of usage

  • We are in the middle of the semester.
  • The middle of the night is usually the coldest.
Context #3 | Adjective

quality

Middle can be used as an adjective to describe something that is located in the center.

Synonyms

central, intermediate, midway

Examples of usage

  • She chose the middle seat in the row.
  • The middle child often feels neglected.

Translations

Translations of the word "middle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 meio

🇮🇳 मध्य

🇩🇪 Mitte

🇮🇩 tengah

🇺🇦 середина

🇵🇱 środek

🇯🇵 中間

🇫🇷 milieu

🇪🇸 medio

🇹🇷 orta

🇰🇷 중간

🇸🇦 وسط

🇨🇿 střed

🇸🇰 stred

🇨🇳 中间

🇸🇮 sredina

🇮🇸 miðja

🇰🇿 ортасы

🇬🇪 შუა

🇦🇿 orta

🇲🇽 medio

Etymology

The word 'middle' originated from Middle English 'middel', from Old English 'midel', which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'midlaz'. It has been used in the English language since the 12th century. The concept of 'middle' has been integral to human understanding of spatial and temporal relationships, leading to its widespread use in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At #869 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.