PARTWAY Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

partway

adverb

ˈpärt-ˈwā

Definition of partway

as in halfway

in some measure or degree his alibi wasn't even partway believable

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Recent Examples of partway Ajala’s first appearance on the show will come partway through the season; Law & Order opens its 25th campaign Thursday night. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025 The department said one body was found near the base of the cliffs and another person was rescued partway down. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2024 When Smyth and West arrived, the troopers parked out of sight, walked partway up the driveway and hid behind trees, according to court records. — oregonlive, 13 Mar. 2023 The sci-fi comedy Demascus and 61st Street had already wrapped production on their respective seasons, while Invitation to a Bonfire, starring Tatiana Maslany, was partway through filming. — Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for partway

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After flying for about an hour halfway around the world, the upper-stage portion of the Starship vehicle managed to land intact in the Indian Ocean – without blowing up.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 29 July 2026
To make sure the mixture cooks all the way through, add hot water into the baking dish surrounding the ramekins — just halfway up.

— Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026

Definition of halfway

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Social Security benefits and pension income are partially taxable depending on AGI, and distributions from pre-tax accounts are taxable.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
The piece is expected to hit a sunlit side of the moon facing Earth, which will be partially illuminated, in the northwestern portion near the Einstein Crater, according to Gray.

— Chandelis Duster, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026