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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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Bonds have been a safer bet, with the average intermediate core bond fund flat this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

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

The scientists identified what they describe as a "proto-point" centromere, an intermediate form that connects today's tiny yeast centromeres to their more complex ancestors.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

There were other intermediate options, such as respond in five minutes or thirty minutes with corresponding rewards.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel