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middle

1 middle /ˈmɪdl̟/ adjective
1 middle
/ˈmɪdl̟/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of MIDDLE
always used before a noun
: equally distant from the ends or sides : halfway between two points
: in a state or place between two things or people
2 middle /ˈmɪdl̟/ noun
plural middles
2 middle
/ˈmɪdl̟/
noun
plural middles
Britannica Dictionary definition of MIDDLE
[count]
: a middle part, point, or position
: the middle part of a person's body : waist

in the middle

: in a difficult or unpleasant position

in the middle of

: while (something) is happening or being done : during (something)
: in the process of (doing something)

in the middle of nowhere

: in a place that is far away from other people, houses, or cities