Midway: meaning, definitions and examples

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midway

 

[ ˈmɪdˌweɪ ]

Noun / Adverb
Context #1 | Noun

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

center, halfway, middle

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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

Word origin

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.

See also: mid, midday, midst.

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.