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Definition middle in British English

middle noun

noun
/ˈmɪd(ə)l/
1

the part of something that is furthest from the sides, edges, or ends

Example

There was a large cat sitting in the middle of the road.

Example

Katy threw the stone into the middle of the pond.

Example

a sheet with a blue stripe down the middle

Example

The cake was still frozen in the middle.

Example

They've put a horrible statue smack in the middle of the courtyard.

Synonyms and related words
the middle centre core
1.1

the part that is between the beginning and the end of a period of time or an event

Example

the middle of the 15th century

Example

Why are you creeping about in the middle of the night?

Example

He fell asleep in the middle of the film.

2

your waist and the part of your body around your waist

Example

Ben was holding a towel around his middle.

Synonyms and related words
abdomen back belly
Definition middle in British English

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