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

  • (..) Don't look down. Keep on moving. Don't look down. Shrek! I'm lookin' down! Oh, God, I can't do this! Just let me off, please! - But you're already halfway. - But I know half is safe! Okay, fiine. I don't have time for this. You go back. - Shrek, no! Wait! -Just, Donkey-- (..)
    2001 Shrek