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DictionaryhalfwayAt the midpoint
adverb / adjective

halfway

haf-WAY/hˈæfwˈeɪ/

At or roughly at the middle of a distance or process.

The walker stands halfway along the path between the matching posts.

A walker stands at the exact midpoint of a simple path between two matching posts, equal distances on both sides.
Etymology
halfOld Englishhalf, part
+wayOld Englishpath, course of travel

Half plus a path or course gives the image of reaching the middle of a journey, also applicable to partial progress between other limits.

In context

Super easy swim10:56
going halfway into the water and connecting the motions
The Wave Is 90% of Butterfly Stroke! - Super Easy Swim Part 19

More examples

  • We are halfway through the movie.
  • At the halfway point, the runners stop for water.
  • She pauses halfway up the stairs to catch her breath.

Similar words

midway
Emphasizes a middle position rather than how much is completed.
partly
Indicates some progress or extent, not necessarily reaching the middle.