middle ground

middle ground

noun

Definition of MIDDLE GROUND

1

: a standpoint or area midway between extreme or opposing positions, options, or objectives

2

: middle distance 1

Examples of MIDDLE GROUND

1. The judge of the case chose a middle ground between harshness and leniency.
2. Both sides in this debate need to do more to establish some middle ground.

First Known Use of MIDDLE GROUND

1752

Related to MIDDLE GROUND

Synonyms: golden mean, medium, middle, mean, midpoint

Related Words: arithmetic mean, average; median, norm, par, standard

Near Antonyms: maximum, utmost; minimum

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Rhymes with MIDDLE GROUND

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