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

To find the last time Spurs were in the relegation zone past the midway point of a campaign, you have to go back to February 1998 - when they sat 18th after 24 games.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Roy Keane questioned how Gordon was able to come on midway through the second half that night, yet was not fit enough to line up from the off.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 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

At last, midway through the morning, she found herself getting into her car and driving to the little house on Winslow.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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