midway — in the middle of a distance, period of time, or process
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in the middle of a distance, period of time, or process
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪdweɪ/
Example Sentences
- The professor fell asleep midway through his own lecture about insomnia.
- We reached a compromise by meeting midway on the price.
- The GPS announced we were at the midway point just as we ran out of snacks.
midway
ADVERB[/ˈmɪdweɪ/]
in the middle of a distance, period of time, or process
in the middle of a distance, period of time, or process
Midway between highway and runway, halfway through the journey
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from Middle English, combining 'mid' (middle) and 'way' (path, direction). Literally meaning 'middle path' or 'middle point', it has been used in its modern sense since the 16th century.
Breakdown
mid- (middle, center) + way (path, direction, manner). The compound describes a position or point located in the center of a course or journey.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The professor fell asleep midway through his own lecture about insomnia.”
“We reached a compromise by meeting midway on the price.”
“The GPS announced we were at the midway point just as we ran out of snacks.”
“The carnival midway was filled with the sounds of games and laughter.”
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