Midway: meaning, definitions and examples
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midway
[ ˈmɪdˌweɪ ]
in the middle
Being at an equal distance between two points or places; situated at the middle point of a journey; in the middle of the way. In a figurative sense, midway can also refer to being at a point of progress or development between two extremes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We stopped for a break at a gas station midway through our road trip.
- The project is only midway through completion, so there is still a lot of work to be done.
in between
At or in the middle of a period of time or process; at a point between two extremes. It can also be used to indicate being at a point of equal distance between two places.
Synonyms
halfway, in the middle, partway
Examples of usage
- She fell asleep midway through the movie.
- The restaurant is located midway between the two shopping malls.
Translations
Translations of the word "midway" in other languages:
🇵🇹 meio do caminho
🇮🇳 मध्य मार्ग
🇩🇪 Mitte des Weges
🇮🇩 tengah jalan
🇺🇦 половина шляху
🇵🇱 w połowie drogi
🇯🇵 道の途中
🇫🇷 à mi-chemin
🇪🇸 a mitad de camino
🇹🇷 yarı yolda
🇰🇷 중간 지점
🇸🇦 في منتصف الطريق
🇨🇿 v polovině cesty
🇸🇰 v polovici cesty
🇨🇳 中途
🇸🇮 na pol poti
🇮🇸 á miðri leið
🇰🇿 жолдың ортасы
🇬🇪 ნახევარი გზა
🇦🇿 yolun yarısı
🇲🇽 a mitad de camino
Etymology
The word 'midway' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the combination of 'mid' (meaning 'middle') and 'way' (referring to a path or route). It has been used to indicate a point of equal distance between two places or at the middle of a journey since the 14th century. Over time, its usage has expanded to include metaphorical meanings related to progress and development.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,363, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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