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halfway

/ˈhæfˌweɪ/

ADVERB

1. At the middle point between two places

At an equal or approximately equal distance between two points, places, or ends of a journey.

1.1. Position between two locations

Describes being at or near the midpoint between two places, destinations, or geographical positions.

Synonyms

  • midway
  • equidistant
  • in the middle
  • at the midpoint
  • betwixt and between
  • partway

Antonyms

  • at the beginning
  • at the start
  • at the end
  • at the destination

Examples

  • We stopped halfway between the two towns to have lunch.
  • The hotel is located halfway between the airport and the city center.

Related Words

  • middle
  • center
  • intermediate
  • central
  • midpoint
  • distance

1.2. Progress through a journey or activity

Describes reaching the middle point of a journey, race, task, event, or period before it is finished.

Synonyms

  • midway
  • partway
  • in the middle
  • at the midpoint
  • half through

Antonyms

  • at the outset
  • at the beginning
  • at the finish
  • completely finished

Examples

  • He stopped halfway through the race to catch his breath.
  • Sarah lost interest halfway through the movie.

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ADVERB

2. To a moderate or partial extent

To some degree or extent, but not completely or fully.

2.1. Partial completion or achievement

Describes something that has been completed, achieved, or developed only to a certain extent rather than fully.

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • completely
  • fully
  • entirely
  • wholly
  • altogether

Examples

  • The project is halfway completed, but several important tasks remain.
  • The repairs were only halfway finished when the workers left.

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2.2. Moderate degree or extent

Indicates that a quality, feeling, condition, or characteristic exists to a moderate or limited degree rather than in full intensity.

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Antonyms

Examples

  • After discussing the issue, they were halfway convinced by the proposal.
  • She was halfway satisfied with the results but hoped for further improvements.

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