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Webster 1913 Edition


Halfway

Half′wayˊ

(häf′wāˊ)
,
adv.
In the middle; at half the distance; imperfectly; partially;
as, he
halfway
yielded
.
Temples proud to meet their gods
halfway
.
Young.

Half′wayˊ

,
Adj.
Equally distant from the extremes; situated at an intermediate point; midway;
as, at the
halfway
mark
.
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Syn. – center(prenominal), middle(prenominal), midway.
Halfway covenant
,
a practice among the Congregational churches of New England, between 1657 and 1662, of permitting baptized persons of moral life and orthodox faith to enjoy all the privileges of church membership, save the partaking of the Lord’s Supper. They were also allowed to present their children for baptism.

Definition 2024


halfway

halfway

English

Adverb

halfway (not comparable)

  1. Half of the way between two points; midway.
  2. Moderately; somewhat.
    a halfway decent place to sleep

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