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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But the frustrations came after West Ham took the lead against Leeds midway through the second half, as fans directed angry chants towards chairman Sullivan, who many blame for West Ham's current plight.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

But Havertz very nearly was dismissed midway through the second half, when, in the middle of the pitch, he slid in and his studs caught Lesley Ugochukwu on his left calf.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Trailing by 13 midway through the fourth quarter, the Sparks cut the deficit to six on Plum’s two free throws with 4:27 left but they got no closer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Anaheim struck first, with Sennecke opening the scoring midway through the first period.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

About midway was the menagerie, where Door and Coal were headed.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

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