As a Noun: 1. That part of a thing that is furthest from its edges, ends, or outside surface. English = middle. 2. Of an event or period of time, that part that comes after the first part and before the last part. English = middle. 3. The result you get when you add two or more numbers together and divide the total by the number of numbers you added together; the amount or quantity of something that is normal or typical. English = average. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be in that part of a thing that is furthest from its edges, ends, or outside surface. English = (be) in the middle. 2. Of a row or series of people or things, to be the one that has an equal number of things or people on each side, or before it and after it. English = (be) middle. 3. To be the amount or quantity of something that is normal or typical. English = (be) average.