middle — the point or position at an equal distance from the sides, edges, or ends of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the point or position at an equal distance from the sides, edges, or ends of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪdl/
Example Sentences
- My pizza slice disappeared right in the middle of our date!
- She's having a middle-age crisis and bought a sports car.
- The middle student in the line always gets forgotten during roll call.
middle
NOUN[/ˈmɪdl/]
the point or position at an equal distance from the sides, edges, or ends of something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Middle derives from Old English 'middel', which originates from a common Germanic root. The concept of 'middle' represents a fundamental spatial notion that emerged as humans developed awareness of positional relationships.
Breakdown
middel (middle) + -le (adjectival suffix), where the root reflects Proto-Germanic *midjilaz meaning 'situated in the middle' or 'central'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My pizza slice disappeared right in the middle of our date!”
“She's having a middle-age crisis and bought a sports car.”
“The middle student in the line always gets forgotten during roll call.”
“We need to find a middle ground in this discussion.”
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