halfway

adverb
UK: /ˌhɑːfˈweɪ/
US: /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

  1. In the middle of a distance or period of time.

    1. We are halfway through the movie already. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project is halfway completed, so we expect it to finish on time. [ ] [ ]

  2. To or at a point that is equally distant from two places.

    1. Let's meet halfway so it's easier for both of us. [ ] [ ]
    2. They drove halfway to the airport to pick up their friend. [ ] [ ]

  3. Partially or to a limited extent; not completely.

    1. The door was only halfway open when I arrived. [ ] [ ]
    2. I only understand it halfway, I need more information to get all. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

midway partly partially
halfway adjective

  1. Located at or extending to the middle point between two places or times.

    1. We stopped at a halfway point for lunch. [ ] [ ]
    2. The halfway mark of the race was clearly indicated. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "halfway" in English means: In the middle of a distance or period of time., To or at a point that is equally distant from two places., Partially or to a limited extent; not completely..

The phonetic transcription of "halfway" is /ˌhɑːfˈweɪ/ in British English and /ˌhæfˈweɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "halfway": midway, partly, partially.

Example usage of "halfway": "We are halfway through the movie already.". More examples on the page.