halfway (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːfweɪ/

Definition

At a point that is equidistant from two other points; in the middle.

Examples

• The town is halfway between the two cities.

• He stopped halfway up the stairs.

• The project is only halfway complete.

How to Use halfway

halfway between (prepositional phrase)

At a point equidistant from two other points. — "The restaurant is halfway between the city center and the airport."

halfway to (prepositional phrase)

Partially achieved or understood, or located at a middle point relative to a destination. — "She was halfway to finishing her degree when she decided to change careers."

halfway through (prepositional phrase)

At the middle point of a period of time or an activity. — "Halfway through the movie, the power went out."

Synonyms of halfway

Words with a similar meaning to halfway:

• midway
• middle
• intermediate
• central

Antonyms of halfway

Words with the opposite meaning to halfway:

• fully
• completely
• entirely

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