halfway 1 of 2

adverb

Definition of halfwaynext
as in partially
in some measure or degree that was a halfway decent performance of a difficult piece

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halfway

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adjective

1
as in incomplete
lacking some necessary part when halfway measures, such as posting signs, failed to keep people off the property, a fence was erected

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2
as in middle
occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes by the time she had reached the halfway point, she was ready to quit the marathon

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Recent Examples of halfway
Adverb
The spacecraft splashed down in the Indian Ocean intact after flying halfway around the world from SpaceX’s launch base in South Texas. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026 The best characters always meet you halfway between the actor and what’s on the page. — Tim Kring, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Sports outlet Goal reported that van der Vaart also criticized Dutch player Virgil van Dijk at the halfway point of the game. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 In response to warnings about high temperatures, the sporting body announced the implementation of three-minute hydration breaks at the halfway point of each half in all tournament matches. — Fernanda González, Wired News, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for halfway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for halfway
  1. partially
  2. incomplete
  3. middle
  4. half
  5. partial
  6. median
  7. partly
  8. deficient
Adverb
  • Conviser’s case, which was partially dismissed for lack of standing, accused legendary DePaul softball coach Eugene Lenti of verbally and mentally abusing his athletes and physically assaulting a staffer.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Active listings in the city are down about 30% since last year, partially driven by more renters choosing to stay put rather than test the market.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of partially
Adjective
  • Holding an incomplete vote, or one that feeds into any narrative of the winner being illegitimate, would be a tremendous gift to Moscow.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • On the eve of the new season, Iraola’s squad remains incomplete, particularly in attacking areas.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of incomplete
Adjective
  • Alexander Command adds a solid two-way center to the mix, giving the Devils a couple of quality middle-of-the-lineup pieces.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Through six years of middle and high school, girls undergo rigorous academic training.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of middle
Adverb
  • Mistruths, false claims, scams, and other deceptive efforts are tricking people into thinking that a watermark removal app will do wonders, whereas the reality is that the results are at best half-mixed or aimed to cause damage.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • As half the world knows—and in a World Cup year possibly more than half—Cristiano Ronaldo’s lucky number is seven.
    — Gaby Wood, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of half
Adjective
  • August's partial lunar eclipse will occur as Earth passes directly between the sun and moon during the full moon phase — an imperfect alignment that will see our planet's intense inner shadow cover 96% of the visible face of our natural satellite.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The restrictions pertain to parking lanes, curb lanes, and partial travel lanes to assist with the buildout and breakdown of the event, according to a city news release.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of partial
Adjective
  • To qualify, residents must have an average income of about 60% of the region's median income.
    — Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The lawmakers said Committed Gateway Pricing mechanism would set rates at the 70th percentile of the railroads’ own comparable traffic rates, rather than at a median or below-average benchmark.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of median
Adverb
  • The increase is attributed partly to greater awareness and screening, a more expansive definition of the disorder, and parents having children at a later age, various studies show.
    — Amanda Seitz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Research suggests the body’s circadian rhythm—the internal clock that regulates sleep, hormones, and metabolism—is partly influenced by meal timing.
    — Trista Chan, HEALTH, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of partly
Adjective
  • Many people are deficient in vitamin D due to limited sunlight exposure and few natural food sources.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026
  • So far, results are most promising for people with abnormally high blood pressure who are deficient in the mineral, Edwards told HEALTH.
    — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, HEALTH, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of deficient

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“Halfway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halfway. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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