# halfway

Pronunciation: US say "haf-WAY" /ˌhæfˈweɪ/; UK say "hahf-WAY" /hɑːfˈweɪ/

## Adverb

1. At or to a point half of the way between two points.
   - Simple: At a point that is half of the distance between two places.
   - _The runners passed the water station halfway through the race._
   - _He paused halfway down the stairs when the phone rang._
3. To a moderate or partial degree; somewhat, but not fully or completely.
   - Simple: Partly but not fully, only to some degree.
   - _The explanation was only halfway convincing, and the board asked for more detail._
   - _She seemed halfway serious about quitting her job and moving abroad._

## Adjective

2. Located at the middle of the way or distance between two points; midway.
   - Simple: In the middle of the way between two places or two ends.
   - _The hikers reached the halfway point of the trail by noon._
   - _A small café marks the halfway stage of the bus route._

## Origin

From Middle English halfwey, from Old English healfweġ ("half-way"), equivalent to half- plus way. It is related to Dutch halfweg, German halbwegs, Danish halvvejs, and Swedish halvvägs, all meaning "halfway".

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