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In the Middle

Definition:

In the middle refers to a position or location that is equidistant from two or more points or objects. It can also indicate a point or stage within a particular process or period.

Senses:

1. Positional Sense:

a. Adjective - Relating to a location that is equidistant from two or more objects.

b. Adverb - Denoting the act of being exactly between two or more objects.

c. Noun - The central point or location equidistant from two or more objects.

Sample Sentences:

1. The park is in the middle of the city, surrounded by tall buildings.
2. She lives in the middle of the block, in the blue house.
3. The ball rolled in the middle of the road and came to a stop.

2. Temporal Sense:

a. Adjective - Relating to a point or stage within a process, activity, or period of time.

b. Adverb - Conveying the idea of being at a halfway point or intermediate stage in a process.

c. Noun - The central point or stage within a process or period.

Sample Sentences:

1. We are in the middle of planning the annual conference.
2. He finished the book when he was in the middle of his vacation.
3. She left the meeting in the middle to attend an urgent phone call.

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