Definitions and Examples of center, middle
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The point that is equally distant from all sides or boundaries of something; the middle.
Example
The center of the room was empty, allowing for a dance floor.
The point or part equidistant from the extremities or outer edges of something.
Example
The book fell open to the middle page.
Key Differences: center vs middle
- 1Center refers to the exact middle point of something, while middle refers to the point equidistant from the extremities.
- 2Edge refers to the outermost part or boundary of something.
Effective Usage of center, middle
- 1Spatial Relations: Use edge to describe the outermost part or boundary of an object or space, and center or middle to describe the central part.
- 2Navigation: Use center or middle to indicate the midpoint of a location, and edge to indicate the outer limits.
- 3Mathematics: Use center to describe the point equidistant from all sides of a shape or object.
Remember this!
The antonyms center and middle refer to the central part of something, while edge refers to the outermost part or boundary. Use these words to describe spatial relations, navigation, and mathematical concepts.