/ˌhɑːfˈweɪ/
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Meaning
At or to the middle point between two places, times, or amounts.
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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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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 31, lesson 10: halfway, fond, reception and 7 more words.