midway

adverb
UK: /ˈmɪd.weɪ/
US: /ˈmɪd.weɪ/

  1. In the middle of something, or at a point equally distant from two places.

    1. The town is midway between New York and Philadelphia.
    2. The project is now midway through its second year, with many goals achieved midway.

Synonyms

center halfway middle
midway noun

  1. Halfway; in the middle.

    1. We stopped at a diner midway.
    2. The train made a stop midway to allow passengers a short break.

  2. A place for games, rides, and food at a fair.

    1. The midway was full of exciting attractions.
    2. We spent the evening on the midway, enjoying the lights and sounds.
midway adjective

  1. Located in the middle of a process, journey, or distance.

    1. The midway point was clearly marked.
    2. Reaching the midway stage of the competition boosted everyone's spirits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "midway" is /ˈmɪd.weɪ/ in British English and /ˈmɪd.weɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "midway": center, halfway, middle.

Example usage of "midway": "The town is midway between New York and Philadelphia.". More examples on the page.