Definitions

midway

[mid-wey, mid-wey] / ˈmɪdˈweɪ, ˈmɪdˌweɪ /

ADJECTIVE

middle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

halfway

STRONG

average center central inside intermediate mainstream mean median medium mezzo

WEAK

between betwixt and between centermost equidistant inner intervening medial mid middle-of-the-road middlemost midmost smack in the middle straddling the fence

Antonyms

STRONG

exterior extreme outside peripheral

Example Sentences

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During the war, bases like Bluie East Two served as midway points for bombers and transport planes flying between North America and Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Marseille fans felt both relief and regret when De Zerbi left midway through his second season.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

So dad ended up with more asset wealth, including plump IRA accounts that were created midway through his working years.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

His involvement was limited to coming on as a substitute midway through the second half of the 1-1 draw.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

It was midway through the morning and we’d been in yet another Culture Briefing.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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