halfway

Definition

  • adjective: in the middle between two points
  • adjective: midway between two points
  • synonyms: imperfectly, partially, partial

Examples

  • ('informal') I'm willing to eat anywhere as long as the food is 'halfway decent'. [=fairly good]

  • The car is the perfect 'halfway house' between a family caravan and luxury sedan.

  • We can't comply with all your requests, but we can 'meet you halfway'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Now, in light of your deceptive criminal actions, you have been... how do I put this gently... fired. You're not going to bury me too. Looks to me like you're halfway in the ground already. It's only a matter of time. You're going to die a horrible death, like your father. - Get him out. (..)
    2014 The Amazing Spider-Man 2