Kilo Lingo

/ˌhɑːfˈweɪ/

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Translation

At or to the middle point between two places, times, or amounts.

Word origin

An Old English compound of half and way, healf weg, the middle of the road.

Origin
Old English
Root
healf + weg

Examples

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Halfway up, halfway down, halfway there - the middle of the way.

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Halfway through means at the middle point in time.

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To meet halfway also means each person gives a little so both can agree.

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This word is part of lesson 58.