middle
gb/mˈɪdəl/ us/mˈɪdəl/
A1
Inggeris
~ 2100
Makna
0 makna
Kata nama
A1
entity
1
central point or part
The center part of something, the same distance from each side or end.
Corak penggunaan:
the middle of [something]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse 'middle' with 'center'; 'center' can also mean a facility or building, while 'middle' is usually about position within something.
Sinonim
center (More common in American English; can also mean the main place of activity.)
Antonim
edge (Refers to the outer boundary or limit, opposite of the central area.)
Kolokasi
in the middle
|middle of the road
|middle seat
|middle ground
|middle class
Tema
daily life
|spatial
|measurement
|space
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- She stood in the middle of the room.
- The park is right in the middle of the city.
- He placed the vase in the middle of the table.
- The middle of the film was a bit slow.
- We stopped in the middle of our journey to rest.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- The ball is in the middle of the field.
- I sit in the middle of the class.
- The dog sleeps in the middle of the bed.
- We are in the middle of the street.
- She is standing in the middle of the photo.
adjective
A2
property
2
between two extremes
Between two places, numbers, times, or levels.
Corak penggunaan:
the middle [noun]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes use 'medium' instead of 'middle' for position; 'medium' usually describes size or degree, not position.
Sinonim
intermediate (More formal and often used in educational or technical contexts.)
Antonim
extreme (At one far end or limit, opposite to being in between.)
Kolokasi
middle seat
|middle child
|middle age
|middle finger
Tema
daily life
|measurement
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- She is the middle child in her family.
- Take the middle road to get there faster.
- He chose a middle option that suited everyone.
- The middle course of action was safest.
- We met at a café in a middle location for both of us.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- I live in the middle house on this street.
- He takes the middle bus every morning.
- She wears a middle size shirt.
- This is a middle level English class.
- The shop is at a middle point between our homes.
Kata nama
A2
relation
3
midpoint in time period
The time halfway between the start and end of something.
Corak penggunaan:
the middle of [period/event]
Sinonim
midpoint (Technical-sounding term for exact halfway point.)
Antonim
beginning (The start point, opposite to the halfway point.)
Kolokasi
middle of the night
|middle of the day
|middle of winter
Tema
time
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- I woke up in the middle of the night.
- We reached the mountain's summit in the middle of summer.
- He called me in the middle of my lunch break.
- The meeting dragged on past the middle of the afternoon.
- Middle age can be a time for reflection.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- I eat lunch in the middle of the day.
- She woke up in the middle of the night.
- We go skiing in the middle of winter.
- I called him in the middle of class.
- He was born in the middle of July.
Kata nama
B1
entity
4
social/economic group between classes
People who are not rich and not poor, but have enough money for a comfortable life.
Sinonim
bourgeoisie (More formal or political term; often used historically or theoretically.)
Antonim
working class (Lower economic group, often involving manual labor jobs.)
Kolokasi
middle class
|upper middle class
|lower middle class
Tema
society
|economics
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- Many middle-class families live in this neighborhood.
- The upper middle class tends to have more disposable income.
- Middle-class values often emphasize education and home ownership.
- Taxes will be reduced for the middle class.
- They rose from working class to middle class over two generations.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- Many middle-class people have cars.
- Middle-class families often own houses.
- Taxes can be high for the middle class.
- The middle class likes good schools.
- They moved from poor to middle class.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
middle
IPA
GB/mˈɪdəl/
US/mˈɪdəl/
Suku kata dan tekanan
middle (1 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (middle)
Bentuk kata
Adjective
- Base: middle
Noun
- Base: middle
- Plural: middles
Keluarga kata
Ungkapan
caught in the middle
1/kˈɔt ˈɪn ðə mˈɪdəl/
idiom
trapped between opposing sides
To be involved between two people or groups who are arguing or fighting, without wanting to be involved.
Contoh
- I felt caught in the middle when my parents argued.
- She was caught in the middle of a dispute between her friends.
in the middle of [something]
1/ˈɪn ðə mˈɪdəl əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
currently engaged during midpoint activity
Happening during an activity or event, especially before it is finished.
Contoh
- I was in the middle of cooking when you called.
- She left in the middle of our conversation.
meet in the middle
1/mˈit ˈɪn ðə mˈɪdəl/
idiom
agree on a compromise
To agree on something that is between what each person wants, as a way to end disagreement.
Contoh
- We couldn't decide on a restaurant, so we met in the middle and chose Italian food.
- They decided to meet in the middle and split the cost.
middle ground
1/mˈɪdəl ɡɹˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
position between extremes
A way of thinking or acting that is between two extreme choices or opinions.
Contoh
- We need to find some middle ground on this issue.
- Middle ground can help both sides feel satisfied.
in the middle of nowhere
1/ˈɪn ðə mˈɪdəl əv nˈoʊwˌɛɹ/
idiom
informal
far from towns or cities
In a place that is far away from towns or cities and where there are few people or buildings.
Contoh
- We got lost and ended up in the middle of nowhere.
- The cabin is in the middle of nowhere, perfect for a quiet holiday.
in the middle of nowhere
2/ˈɪn ðə mˈɪdəl əv nˈoʊwˌɛɹ/
idiom
in a very remote place
In a place that is very far from towns, cities, or other people and things.
Contoh
- They broke down in the middle of nowhere with no phone signal.
- My grandparents live in the middle of nowhere, miles from the nearest shop.
- We found a small café in the middle of nowhere, and the food was amazing.