halfway

Meaning

Adverb

Half of the way between two points; midway.
Moderately; somewhat.

Origin

From Middle English halfwey, from Old English healfweġ, equivalent to half- + way. Cognate with Saterland Frisian hoolfwais, Dutch halfweg, German halbwegs, Danish halvvejs, Swedish halvvägs.

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