Basic Details
Word: Midway
Part of Speech: Adverb / Adjective
Meaning: In the middle of something, or at an equal distance between two points.
Synonyms: Halfway, centre
Antonyms: Start, end
Idioms and Phrases
- Meet me midway: To reach an agreement or compromise. Example: "To settle our disagreement, let's meet me midway and find a solution we both like."
- Halfway there: When you are halfway to your goal. Example: "After two hours of hiking, we realised we were halfway there to the summit."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The school is located midway between the park and the library, which makes it easy for students to visit both.
Example 2: During the race, she felt tired but knew she was midway through and could keep going.
Example 3: We decided to stop at a café that was midway to our destination for a quick snack.
Fun Fact
The term "midway" originally referred to the centre space of a fair or carnival, where all the attractions were located. Over time, it evolved to describe any central point or position.
Famous Quote
"It’s not about how fast you go. It’s about finding your way and making sure you’re enjoying the journey, especially when you’re midway." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "midway" mean?
a) At the end
b) In the middle
c) At the beginning
d) On the side
Answer: b) In the middle
2. Which of these is a synonym of "midway"?
a) Beginning
b) Halfway
c) End
d) Edge
Answer: b) Halfway
3. Which word means the opposite of "midway"?
a) Centre
b) Start
c) Halfway
d) Between
Answer: b) Start
4. Which sentence uses "midway" correctly?
a) The children found a midway point for their game.
b) The midway ice cream was delicious.
c) I like to drink midway lemonade.
d) The movie started midway but was still very good.
Answer: a) The children found a midway point for their game.
5. Which idiom refers to reaching an agreement?
a) At the start
b) Meet me midway
c) First come, first served
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: b) Meet me midway
