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intermediate

[in-ter-mee-dee-it] / ˌɪn tərˈmi di ɪt /
ADJECTIVE
middle, in-between
Synonyms
STRONGEST
transitional
STRONG
average center central common compromising fair intermediary interposed intervening mean median medium middling midway moderate neutral standard
WEAK
between halfway indifferent medial mediocre mid so-so
Antonyms
STRONG
abnormal biased exceptional exterior extraordinary extreme noble outside partial peripheral prejudiced unreasonable unusual
WEAK
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Example Sentences

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She’s coming to try to break the national record in the 300 intermediate hurdles held by Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

However, Iran is unlikely to have large numbers of intermediate or even long-range ballistic missiles.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Its intermediate holding company HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering is also downgraded to neutral from buy, with its target price cut by 33% to 410,000 won.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Diesel fuel increased by 13.9% month over month in February, boosting the PPI’s index for processed goods for intermediate demand by nearly 30%.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

I caught my breath and asked an intermediate question, "Does your mother also know Dr. Gershom?"

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg