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 Traveling the entire Amtrak Cascades route from Canada requires changing trains partway through, which could mean stopping for an overnight stay or a few hours' layover somewhere from Seattle to Portland. — Molly O'Brien, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for partway

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The state is only halfway to its 2030 target and, at the current pace, may not meet it until 2034; the 2045 goal requires even steeper cuts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Home Harvest is the latest contender in this indoor smart garden space, with two appliances designed to turn microgreens, herbs, and salads into something halfway between a countertop convenience and a gardening project.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of halfway

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And while tax law partially achieves his pledge to eliminate taxes on tips and overtime, the reality is a little more complicated.

— Josephine Murphy, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
In nearby Rio Grande County, trailers at a campground were surrounded by high water and trucks were partially submerged in other areas.

— Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026