Middles — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

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Meaning & Definition of Middles

Middles (noun)

  1. a middle part, point, or position
  2. the central portion of the human body, waist
  3. the position of being among or in the midst of something

Middles (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a middle point between extremes

    "his salary is exactly at the middle of the company's pay scale"

  2. an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface

    "put the serving dish in the middle of the table"

    related: insides, interiors
  3. the middle region of the human torso

    "clutched the football tightly against her middle"

  4. the most intense or characteristic phase of something

    "I'm right in the middle of a tax audit, so can you come back later?"

    related: centers, hearts

Related Entry: Middle (noun)

Middle is a different word from Middles. The synonyms below are for middle, not for middles.

  1. a middle point between extremes

    "his salary is exactly at the middle of the company's pay scale"

  2. an area or point that is an equal distance from all points along an edge or outer surface

    "put the serving dish in the middle of the table"

    related: inside, interior
    opposite: perimeter, periphery
  3. the middle region of the human torso

    "clutched the football tightly against her middle"

  4. the most intense or characteristic phase of something

    "I'm right in the middle of a tax audit, so can you come back later?"

    similar: deep, depth, height, midst, thick
    related: center, heart

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Middles

The most common words with a similar meaning to Middles:

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Middles

Words with the opposite meaning of Middles:

Near Antonyms of Middles

Origin & Etymology of Middles

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Middles

What does "Middles" mean?

"Middles" means a middle part, point, or position. As a noun, it is defined as: a middle part, point, or position. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Middles"?

Other words for "Middles" include golden means, means, mediums, middle grounds, midpoints, centers, cores and midsts. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Middles" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Middles"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Middles". Common alternatives include golden means, means, mediums, middle grounds, midpoints, centers, cores, midsts, midriffs and midsections.

What is the opposite of "Middles"?

Antonyms of "Middles" include perimeters and peripheries. Near antonyms include maxima, utmosts and minima.

How do you use "Middles" in a sentence?

Examples of "Middles" in a sentence: "his salary is exactly at the middle of the company's pay scale"; "put the serving dish in the middle of the table"; "clutched the football tightly against her middle".

Is "Middles" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Middles" is a noun.

What is the origin of the word "Middles"?

First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Middles" meaning "a middle point between extremes"?

When "Middles" (noun) means a middle point between extremes, synonyms include golden means, means, mediums, middle grounds and midpoints.