Middle Synonyms and Antonyms
mĭd'l
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Synonyms for Middle
In the middle of the way or distance; halfway
The middle position or part; the center:
The section in the middle; specif., the midriff region of the body
Occupying a position that is an equal distance between several points. Note that in a one-dimensional space this position can be identified with two points, in a two-dimensional space with three points (not on the same straight line), and in a three-dimensional space with four points (not in the same plane).
(Geology) The central portion of the earth below the mantle, beginning at a depth of about 2,900 kilometers (1,800 miles) and probably consisting of iron and nickel. It is made up of a liquid outer core and a solid inner core.
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The dividing area, either paved or landscaped, between opposing lanes of traffic on some highways.
Having dominant or controlling power or influence:
Dependent on, acting by, or connected through some intervening agency; related indirectly
Anything serving as a center of growth or development
tertium-quid
Something that cannot be classified into either of two groups considered exhaustive; an intermediate thing or factor.
Medium; moderate; half
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halfway point
The most active or intense part:
thick-of-things
(Idiomatic) A central or major role in a situation; a position in which one is surrounded by or very involved in complex, changing events.
Of ordinary or undistinguished quality.
One who has moderate political views.
The safe, prudent way between extremes; moderation
(By extension, since the 16th century) Any in-between place, state or condition of neglect or oblivion which results in an unresolved status, delay or deadlock.
Bone marrow.
One who holds or champions moderate views or opinions, especially in politics or religion.
via-media
The middle course or way.
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mediatize
To annex (a smaller state) to a larger one, leaving the ruler his or her title and some authority
Occupying a middle position; middle.
Pursuing a course of action midway between extremes, especially following a course in politics that is neither liberal nor conservative.
Intermediate:
That which resembles the eye in relative importance or beauty.
Either the second or third term of a proportion of four terms. In the proportion2 /3 =4 /6 , the means are 3 and 4.
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Antonyms for Middle
Relatively far out or far removed
Leading to the outside
Of, forming, or near a border
The length of such a boundary. The circumference of a circle is computed by multiplying the diameter by pi.
Dead, especially if only recently deceased:
Occurring in the near future:
The cessation of an effort, activity, state, or motion.
The first part:
The definition of extreme is most remote or far from what is necessary or usual.
Words Related to Middle
(Rugby) One of the backs operating in a central area of the pitch, either the inside centre or outside centre.
Being or happening between two things, places, stages, etc.; in the middle
Incomplete; partial
At, in, near, or being the center
turonian
north-west
Synonym Study
- Midst , used in prepositional phrases, denotes a middle part that is surrounded by persons or things or a middle point in some action in the midst of a crowd, in the midst of one's work
- Center more precisely stresses the point equidistant from the bounding lines or surfaces of a plane or solid figure the center of a circle, the center of the globe and is often used figuratively the center of town, a trade center
- Middle refers to the point or part equally distant from either or all sides or extremities and may apply to space, time, or a sequence the middle of the stage, the middle of the day
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