halfway
Americanadverb
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to half the distance; to midpoint.
The rope reaches only halfway.
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almost; nearly; just about.
He halfway surrendered to their demands.
adjective
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midway, as between two places or points.
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going to or covering only half or part of the full extent.
halfway measures.
idioms
adverb
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at or to half the distance; at or to the middle
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in or of an incomplete manner or nature
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to compromise with
Etymology
Origin of halfway
First recorded in 1350–1400, halfway is from Middle English half wei. See half, way 1
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
About halfway through, he asked, “Did God send you?”
From Literature
I was about halfway through our fields when I met Old Gandy waddling home.
From Literature
It all sounded so big and adventurous, but my lofty sentiments were squashed before I had gotten even halfway down The Mountain.
From Literature
This would be somewhat of a halfway house.
From BBC
Producers were keen to capitalise on that for the latest All Stars, which saw six American bombshells enter in their own Casa Amor villa halfway through.
From BBC
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