partway

American  

[pahrt-wey, -wey] / ˈpɑrtˈweɪ, -ˌweɪ /

adverb

1. at or to a part of the way or distance.

   Shall I walk you partway? I'm already partway home.

2. in some degree or part partly; partially.

   hopes that were only partway realized.

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partway British  

/ ˈpɑːtˌweɪ /

adverb

1. some of the way; partly

   I stopped reading partway through the chapter

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Etymology

Origin of partway

First recorded in 1855–60; part + way ¹

Example Sentences

Former Williams Academy driver Zak O'Sullivan was forced to drop out of the 2024 Formula 2 season partway through because of funding issues.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

But some consumer advocates worry that the changes could push families toward riskier private loans or leave them without enough funds to finish paying for college partway through.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

In 1958, when the star Maria Callas stopped partway through performing “Norma” in Rome and refused to finish the show, it was front-page news; the police were called in to keep the peace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Speaking on the earnings call, chief financial officer Harald Wilhelm said the duties introduced partway through last year had cost the company about 1 billion euros.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

I reached up to stretch my arms partway around her waist and hugged her as tight as I could.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals