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单词 middle grounds
释义

middle ground

noun

1
: a standpoint or area midway between extreme or opposing positions, options, or objectives
2
: middle distance sense 1

Synonyms

  • golden mean
  • mean
  • medium
  • middle
  • midpoint
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Example Sentences

The judge of the case chose a middle ground between harshness and leniency. Both sides in this debate need to do more to establish some middle ground.
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Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined at sense 1

middle grounds

noun

plural of middle ground
as in middles
a middle point between extremes both parties entered the negotiations hoping to find some middle ground

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • middles
  • golden means
  • means
  • arithmetic means
  • midpoints
  • norms
  • standards
  • media
  • averages
  • mediums
  • medians
  • pars

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • maximums
  • maxima
  • utmosts
  • minimums
  • minima
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