Cool MateMeaning of Halfway
at an equal distance between two points; in the middle of a period of time
In simple words: In the middle of something; not completely finished.
Halfway in a sentence
- I got the ball on the halfway line.
- the **halfway point/stage**
How to use Halfway
Use 'halfway' to describe being in the middle of a process or journey. It's not formal and can be used in everyday situations, but avoid using it in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'half' of the journey, just like a halfway point on a race track.
Related words
Collocations with Halfway
- halfway house
- halfway point
- halfway complete
Synonyms for Halfway
- midway
- in the middle
- partway
Opposites of Halfway
Common mistakes with Halfway
- Using 'halfway' when referring to a complete state.
- Confusing 'halfway' with similar words like 'midway' without understanding contextual differences.
Halfway appears in
Halfway in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
في منتصف الطريق
في منتصف شيء ما؛ لم ينتهِ تمامًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মাঝামাঝি
কোনো কিছুর মাঝখানে; পুরোপুরি শেষ হয়নি।
- GermanDeutsch
Halbzeit
In der Mitte von etwas; noch nicht ganz fertig.
- SpanishEspañol
A mitad de camino
En medio de algo; no completamente terminado.
- Persianفارسی
وسط راه، نیمه راه
وسط یه کاری؛ هنوز کامل تموم نشده.
- FrenchFrançais
À mi-chemin
Au milieu de quelque chose ; pas complètement terminé.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आधा रास्ता
किसी चीज़ के बीच में; पूरी तरह से समाप्त नहीं हुआ।
- ItalianItaliano
A metà strada
Nel mezzo di qualcosa; non completamente finito.
- PortuguesePortuguês
A meio caminho
No meio de alguma coisa; não completamente terminado.
- RussianРусский
На полпути
В середине чего-то; не полностью закончено.
- Urduاردو
آدھا راستہ
کسی چیز کے درمیان میں؛ مکمل طور پر ختم نہیں ہوا۔
- Chinese中文
一半，中途
事情做到一半；还没完全做完。
More words like Halfway
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Halfway
What does Halfway mean?
In the middle of something; not completely finished.
What is the definition of Halfway?
at an equal distance between two points; in the middle of a period of time
How do you use Halfway in a sentence?
I got the ball on the halfway line.
Can you give another example of Halfway?
the **halfway point/stage**
What are synonyms for Halfway?
Common alternatives include midway, in the middle, partway.
What is the opposite of Halfway?
Opposite meanings include completely, fully.
What words go with Halfway?
It commonly pairs with halfway house, halfway point, halfway complete.
What are common mistakes when using Halfway?
Using 'halfway' when referring to a complete state. Confusing 'halfway' with similar words like 'midway' without understanding contextual differences.
How do you pronounce Halfway?
US: /["/ˌhæfˈweɪ/"]/, UK: /["/ˌhɑːfˈweɪ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Halfway?
Use 'halfway' to describe being in the middle of a process or journey. It's not formal and can be used in everyday situations, but avoid using it in very formal writing.
What CEFR level is Halfway?
"Halfway" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.