Mid for Dummies

Hey there! So, "mid" is a little word that actually has a few different meanings, depending on how it's used. One way we use "mid" is when we're talking about something that's in the middle of something else. For example, if we say "midway" it means right in the middle of a journey or process. Another way we use "mid" is when we're talking about something that's average or moderate. If we say something like "mid-sized" or "mid-level," it means it's not too big or too small, or not too high or too low, but right in the middle.

So, think of "mid" as that point on a seesaw where both sides are balanced, or that spot right in the middle of a rope when you're playing tug-of-war. It's like being right in the middle of things, not too much on one side or the other. It's a way of talking about being in between or being average.

For example, if we talk about "midday," it's right in the middle of the day when the sun is highest in the sky. Or, if we talk about someone being "midway" through a challenge, they're right in the middle of it, not at the beginning and not at the end.

I hope that helps explain what "mid" means! It's kind of like the middle point or an average point of things. Does that make sense to you? Anything else you want to know about it?