Synonyms for

Halfway

Verb / ˈhæˈfweɪ / Another word for halfway — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

at or to a point equidistant between two others

Synonyms & similar words

midway center middle midway center intermediate equidistant median middle between central mean medium medium-sized mid middlemost midmost midpoint half halftime halving

Synonyms by register

Formal

midway intermediate interim

Informal

in the middle partway half

Literary

equidistant mid-point

Antonyms

complete entire full whole finished total utter

Common collocations

  • halfway point
  • halfway house
  • halfway there
  • halfway mark
  • halfway through
  • halfway across
  • halfway between

Word family

adjective halfway
adverb halfway

Usage note

Often used to indicate a point or stage that is in the middle of a process or journey. Can also refer to a compromise or a middle ground.

Example sentences

  1. She stopped halfway up the hill to catch her breath.
  2. The store is halfway between my house and school.
  3. I'll meet you halfway and we'll split the cost.
  4. He only completed halfway through the book before losing interest.
  5. I ran halfway around the track before realizing I left my water bottle at the start line.

Quotes

  • Happiness is not a destination, it's a journey. Halfway between the start and the finish.
  • The middle of the road is where the white line is - and that's the worst place to drive.
  • Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.

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