Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in-mid-sentence

adverbial phrase

/ɪn mɪd ˈsɛntəns/

Definition

The phrase refers to something occurring or significant at a point within a spoken or written sentence.

Examples

The speaker paused in-mid-sentence, causing the audience to lean in closer.
She often interjects in-mid-sentence, which can disrupt the flow of conversation.
The child yelled out in-mid-sentence when he saw a butterfly fluttering by.

Meaning

Used to describe actions, interruptions, or events that take place while a sentence is being delivered, indicating a specific moment in the flow of communication.