middle
word
/ˈmɪdəɫ/
MI-duhl
/mˈɪdəl/
MI-duhl
Definition
The part that is equally distant from the sides, ends, or outer limits; the center point or area of something. It can also mean being between two things in position or time.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a noun ('in the middle'), but can act as an adjective ('middle child'). Common phrases include 'in the middle of', 'middle of the night', and 'middle school' (US education). Not used to mean 'average'—use 'medium' for that.
Spanish: medio - mitadPortuguese (BR): meio - centroPortuguese (PT): meio - centroChinese (Simplified): 中间 - 中部Chinese (Traditional): 中間 - 中部Hindi: मध्य - बीचArabic: وسط - منتصفBengali: মাঝ - মধ্যভাগRussian: середина - средний (о положении)Japanese: 真ん中 - 中央Vietnamese: giữa - ở giữaKorean: 가운데Turkish: ortaUrdu: درمیان - وسطIndonesian: tengah
Example Sentences
I woke up in the middle of the night.
natural
The ball is in the middle of the table.
basic
He is the middle child in his family.
basic
We met in the middle of the park.
basic
Sorry, I got stuck in the middle of traffic.
natural
Can you meet me in the middle on the price?
natural