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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Midway through the third quarter, the Spurs sprinted out to a 14-point lead, and it looked like New York’s magical postseason winning streak—11 consecutive wins across three playoff rounds—would come to an end.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Midway through this season, though, it looked like things were derailing for Palace.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

In what the Trump administration termed Operation Midway Blitz, more than 3,000 people were reportedly detained or arrested by ICE officers and other agents of law enforcement.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Midway through the semester, Detective Stafford was scheduled to visit Eddings’ class to chat with students and answer questions.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

They reserved a separate day for the Midway.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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