Partway: meaning, definitions and examples

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partway

[ˈpɑːrˌtweɪ ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

in the middle

Partway means at or to a part of the way on a journey or course.

Synonyms

halfway, midway, partially.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
partway	When referring to a point somewhere along a journey or progress, but not specifying the exact middle. I got tired partway through the hike He finished the project partway but had to stop
midway	Often used in formal contexts to indicate the middle point between two places or stages, similar to halfway but can imply being in the central or mid-region. The restaurant is located midway between the two towns She paused midway through her speech to drink some water
halfway	When indicating the exact middle point or a 50% completion of something. We are halfway to our destination She completed halfway through her homework before taking a break
partially	Used to indicate that something is not completely finished or done, or only some part of it is true or exists. The document is only partially completed The news he gave was partially true

Examples of usage

I stopped partway through my run to catch my breath.
She only made it partway up the mountain before turning back.

^{Context #2 | Adjective}

not complete

Partway describes something that is not completed or fully done.

Synonyms

incomplete, partial, unfinished.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
partway	Used when someone or something has only gone a certain distance or reached a certain point, but not completely finished. I was partway through the book when I lost it. She was partway to the store when she realized she forgot her wallet.
incomplete	Describes something that is lacking some parts or is not finished, usually implying that more work or additions are needed for completion. The assignment is incomplete and needs to be submitted by tomorrow. He gave an incomplete answer to the question.
unfinished	Describes something that started but hasn't been completed, which can imply a sense of neglect or that something more needs to be done. The painting remains unfinished on the easel. There are some unfinished tasks on my to-do list.
partial	Refers to something that is not whole or not fully developed. It often implies that only a section or fragment exists or has been done. We only have partial information about the event. The construction remains in a partial state due to funding issues.

Examples of usage

The project is only partway finished.
The renovations are only partway completed.

Translations

Translations of the word "partway" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parcialmente

🇮🇳 आधे रास्ते

🇩🇪 teilweise

🇮🇩 sebagian

🇺🇦 частково

🇵🇱 częściowo

🇯🇵 途中で

🇫🇷 partiellement

🇪🇸 parcialmente

🇹🇷 kısmen

🇰🇷 부분적으로

🇸🇦 جزئياً

🇨🇿 částečně

🇸🇰 čiastočne

🇨🇳 部分地

🇸🇮 delno

🇮🇸 að hluta

🇰🇿 жартылай

🇬🇪 ნაწილობრივ

🇦🇿 qismən

🇲🇽 parcialmente

Etymology

The word 'partway' originated from the combination of 'part' and 'way', indicating a point along a journey or course that is not the final destination. It has been in use since the 19th century to describe progress or distance that is incomplete or only partially achieved.