midway
|mid-way|
/ˈmɪdˌweɪ/
middle point
Etymology
'midway' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'midwei,' where 'mid' meant 'middle' and 'way' meant 'path or road.'
'midwei' transformed into the modern English word 'midway' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'a path or road in the middle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a point or position in the middle.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a central or intermediate point in space, time, or development.
We stopped at the midway to rest.
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Adjective 1
situated in the middle or at an equal distance from two points.
The midway point of the journey was a small town.
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Adverb 1
at or near the middle of a process or activity.
She paused midway through her speech.
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