Synonyms for

Midway

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

Definition

in or near the middle of something

Synonyms & similar words

center halfway midway battleofmidway middle halfway center equidistant intermediate median mean middle midpoint centermost centrally medial mid middlemost midmost midst central intermedial intermediate mesial midland

Synonyms by register

Formal

intermediate central middle

Informal

halfway in the middle

Literary

mid-course midway point

Antonyms

beginning start end conclusion outset commencement

Common collocations

  • midway through
  • midway point
  • midway between
  • midway stage
  • midway across
  • midway down

Word family

adjective midway
adverb midway

Usage note

Midway is often used to describe a point or position in the middle of a journey, process, or space. It can function as both an adjective and an adverb.

Example sentences

  1. I met my friend midway through the park.
  2. The basketball court is midway between the school and the park.
  3. I fell asleep midway through the movie.
  4. The store is located midway between the two cities.
  5. The team is midway through their season.

Quotes

  • Midway upon the journey of our life, I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost.
  • We're not at the end of the journey yet, but we've certainly passed the midway point.
  • Midway through life's journey, I found myself in a dark wood, having lost the true path.

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