Ingles

middle

gb/mˈɪdəl/ us/mˈɪdəl/
A1 Ingles
~ 2100
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan A1 entity
1

central point or part

The center part of something, the same distance from each side or end.

Padron ng paggamit: the middle of [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'middle' with 'center'; 'center' can also mean a facility or building, while 'middle' is usually about position within something.
Mga kasingkahulugan
center (More common in American English; can also mean the main place of activity.)
Mga kasalungat
edge (Refers to the outer boundary or limit, opposite of the central area.)
Mga kolokasyon
in the middle |middle of the road |middle seat |middle ground |middle class
Mga tema
daily life |spatial |measurement |space |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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.

Padron ng paggamit: the middle [noun]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes use 'medium' instead of 'middle' for position; 'medium' usually describes size or degree, not position.
Mga kasingkahulugan
intermediate (More formal and often used in educational or technical contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
extreme (At one far end or limit, opposite to being in between.)
Mga kolokasyon
middle seat |middle child |middle age |middle finger
Mga tema
daily life |measurement |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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.
Pangngalan A2 relation
3

midpoint in time period

The time halfway between the start and end of something.

Padron ng paggamit: the middle of [period/event]
Mga kasingkahulugan
midpoint (Technical-sounding term for exact halfway point.)
Mga kasalungat
beginning (The start point, opposite to the halfway point.)
Mga kolokasyon
middle of the night |middle of the day |middle of winter
Mga tema
time |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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.
Pangngalan B1 entity
4

social/economic group between classes

People who are not rich and not poor, but have enough money for a comfortable life.

Mga kasingkahulugan
bourgeoisie (More formal or political term; often used historically or theoretically.)
Mga kasalungat
working class (Lower economic group, often involving manual labor jobs.)
Mga kolokasyon
middle class |upper middle class |lower middle class
Mga tema
society |economics |relationships |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • 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.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
middle
IPA
GB/mˈɪdəl/
US/mˈɪdəl/
Mga pantig at diin
middle (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (middle)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
  • Base: middle
Noun
  • Base: middle
  • Plural: middles
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
middles noun
Related words
midday noun A2 midnight noun A2 middle-aged adjective middle-class adjective
Negative and opposite forms
end noun A1 edge noun A2
Advanced or less common
midpoint noun midway adverb middleman noun
Mga ekspresyon

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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

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