English · Word Candidate

halfway

/ˌhæfˈweɪ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Half of the way between two points.

Adverb

I was already halfway home when I missed my keyring.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Moderately; somewhat.

Adverb

a halfway decent place to sleep

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Middle; midway; being in the middle of the way or distance.

Adjective

John blacked out at the halfway point of the marathon.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “halfway” mean?

Half of the way between two points.

Is “halfway” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.