halfway
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adv.at or to the middle point between two places, times, or events.
adv.at or to a point equidistant between two limits; in the middle of a journey or process.
Simple“We stopped for lunch when we were halfway to the coast.”
In context“The marathon runners reached the halfway mark in just under sixty-five minutes, maintaining a pace that suggested a record-breaking finish.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adv.partly or to some extent, but not completely.
adv.to a partial degree; moderately or somewhat. Often used in negative constructions to indicate a lack of effort.
Simple“I was halfway through my dinner when the phone rang.”
In context“If you are only halfway decent at your job, you should at least be able to answer a basic customer enquiry.”
Antonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.being in the middle of a distance or a period of time.
adj.situated at or constituting a midpoint. Usually non-gradable.
Simple“The halfway point of the project is usually the most difficult time.”
In context“The negotiators reached a halfway house agreement that satisfied the core demands of both the union and the management.”
Synonyms
“Sammie Szmodics, who scored in the EFL Cup loss to Lincoln, put Derby into a lead at the halfway point.”
“Check every box perfectly and not halfway,” Hannah said.”