Meaning & use
middle
The point or part of something that is at an equal distance from its edges, ends, or extremes.
See it in a sentence
She folded the paper carefully so the crease ran exactly through the middle.
We got stuck in traffic right in the middle of rush hour on Friday.
A note on using this word
As an adjective, 'middle' describes position or rank, as in 'middle child' or 'middle management.'
Words with a similar meaning
centermidpoint
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Words with an opposite meaning
Another way to use it
2. adjective
Positioned between two extremes in order, rank, or time.
He was the middle child, caught between an older sister and a younger brother.
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