Halfway
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌhæfˈweɪ/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Halfway is an adverb meaning Half of the way between two points.
Meaning
Half of the way between two points.
More Meanings
- Moderately; somewhat.
- Middle; midway; being in the middle of the way or distance.
Example Sentences
a halfway decent place to sleep
It's July 1st, so this year is halfway over.
I was already halfway home when I missed my keyring.
John blacked out at the halfway point of the marathon.
Word Forms
- half-way
Synonyms for halfway
Depending on context, synonyms include midway, partway, intermediate, middle, fractional, center.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include midway, middle, intermediate, fractional, central, center.
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