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

  • (..) Get over here. You want to lose your nose? More appetizers. - I've run out of those. - They're not spicy enough. - We're halfway there. Just stay close. - Okay. Here we go. The radish spirit. Sorry, sir. This elevator doesn't go any higher. (..)
    2001 Spirited Away