middle
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.the point or position that is at an equal distance from the sides or edges.
n.the central point or part of a physical object or area.
Simple“There is a large wooden table in the middle of the room.”
In context“The fountain was positioned exactly in the middle of the courtyard to create a sense of perfect symmetry.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
n.the part of an event or period of time between the beginning and the end.
n.the intermediate part of a temporal sequence or narrative.
Simple“I woke up in the middle of the night because of a loud noise.”
In context“The plot becomes increasingly complex in the middle of the novel, introducing several new characters who challenge the protagonist.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
n.the central part of a person's body, around the waist.
n.the central section of the human torso; the waist area.
Simple“He has put on a bit of weight around his middle lately.”
In context“The athlete wore a supportive belt around her middle to protect her lower back during the heavy lifting session.”
Synonymswaistmidsection - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the group of people whose political views are not extreme.
n.the moderate portion of the political spectrum, avoiding both left-wing and right-wing extremes.
Simple“The candidate is trying to win votes from the political middle.”
In context“To secure a majority, the party must appeal to the middle rather than focusing solely on its traditional base.”
- 05 A2 Elementary
adj.describing something that is in the center or between two other things.
adj.positioned at an equal distance from the limits or edges; central.
Simple“She is the middle child in a family of three sisters.”
In context“The middle drawer of the desk is where we keep the spare stationery and stamps.”
Synonyms
Usage middle class · middle school · middle age