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Definition of halfway

halfway

/ˌhæfˈweɪ/
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• adjective

1

Situated at an equal distance between two points, or occurring in the middle of a period of time or process.

Example

"The hikers stopped for lunch at the halfway mark on the mountain trail."


2

Partial, incomplete, or representing a compromise between two extremes.

Example

"The committee rejected halfway measures and demanded a comprehensive reform of the policy."

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• adverb

1

At or to a point equidistant between two other points, or in the middle of a span of time or course of action.

Example

"We walked halfway across the bridge before pausing to admire the river below."


2

To some extent; partially or fairly.

Example

"Anyone who is even halfway familiar with the software can complete the task in minutes."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English healfweg, a compound formed from healf (half) and weg (way, road, or course).

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