intermediate (EN)

adjective, noun, verb

adjective “intermediate”

1. being between two extremes or in the middle of a range
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   He took an intermediate position on the issue, not fully agreeing with either side.
2. having more knowledge than basic but less than advanced
   I took an intermediate English course.

noun “intermediate”

1. a person who is learning something at a level higher than basic but lower than advanced
   After a year of lessons, Sarah moved from beginner to intermediate in her Spanish class.
2. a person who mediates or acts between others
   As an intermediate, she helped the two parties reach an agreement.
3. a medium-sized car larger than a compact but smaller than a full-size car
   He rented an intermediate for his road trip.
4. (chemistry) a substance formed during a chemical process that is not the final product
   The compounds react to form an intermediate before producing the end result.

verb “intermediate”

1. to act as a mediator or go-between in a process or negotiation
   The diplomat intermediated between the two countries to help reach a peace agreement.
2. to arrange or negotiate deals, like a broker
   Banks intermediate financial transactions between borrowers and lenders.