Pronunciation

/ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

Definitions

• Adjective: Being between two extremes or stages; not advanced or complete; coming or occurring at a time between two others. Example: “She’s taking an intermediate course in Spanish.”

  • As a Noun: A person who occupies an intermediate position, rank, or degree. Example: “The intermediate students excelled in their exams.”

• Verb (rarer usage): To act as an intermediary or middleman. Example: “The organization intermediated between the conflicting parties to resolve the issue.”

Phrases

• “Intermediate level”: Refers to a stage of learning or proficiency that lies between beginner and advanced levels.
• “Intermediate stage”: Denotes a period between two significant phases or steps in a process.
• “Intermediate step”: An action or event that occurs in the middle of a series of actions or events.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “She has reached an intermediate skill level in playing the piano.”
• As a Noun: “The school offers courses for both beginners and intermediates alike.”

Synonyms

• Middle
• Medial
• In-between
• Transitional
• Intermediary
• Mid-level
• Intermediate state
• Semi-advanced