midway
0 antonyms and opposites of midway, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The middle point of a distance, journey, or process.
How to use midway
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English midweġ, "mid-" + "way".
Full origin of midway →Frequently asked questions
What does “midway” mean?
The word “midway” means the middle point of a distance, journey, or process. In plain terms, halfway along, or the halfway point itself; in American usage, also the entertainment strip at a fair.
How do you pronounce “midway”?
“Midway” is pronounced mihd-way (/mɪdweɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “midway” in a sentence?
Here is “midway” used in a sentence: “We stopped for lunch at the midway point of our hike.”
What part of speech is “midway”?
Depending on how it is used, “midway” can be a noun and an adverb.
Where does the word “midway” come from?
The word “midway” comes from Old English. From Old English midweġ, "mid-" + "way".
Is “midway” a common word?
“Midway” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “midway” have?
“Midway” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the middle point of a distance, journey, or process.
What is the difference between midway as a noun and midway as an adverb?
As a noun, midway refers to the middle point of a distance, journey, or process, or to the area of a fair where rides and games are clustered. As an adverb, midway describes being halfway or at an equal distance between two points, as in "midway through the film".
What is a midway at a fair or carnival?
A midway is the section of a fair or carnival where rides, games, and food stalls are grouped together. This usage of midway is common in American English to describe the central strip of attractions at such events.
How is midway used to describe progress in a process?
Midway is used to indicate a point exactly between the start and end of something, such as "midway through the project" or "midway through the journey". It signals that roughly half of the distance, time, or work has been completed.