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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Fifa has implemented drinks breaks at the midway point in each half for every game in this World Cup to allow players to hydrate.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Apple shares are down 8% since they peaked midway through Monday’s keynote event.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Since arriving at Borussia Dortmund midway through the 2022-23 season, he has helped the team finish second in the Bundesliga twice and reach the Champions League final once.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Located midway between Chinese and Iranian waters, the roughly 500-square-mile area usually has calm waters and is within Malaysia’s exclusive economic zone, yet outside of its territorial waters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Frankie and I drank sweet iced cocoa at a teahouse in the Java Village, with a view of Ireland across the midway.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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