Meaning & Definition of word "Half"
Half
/hæf/
noun:
- 1. One of two equal parts into which something can be divided.
- Example: She ate half of the pizza.
- 2. A part that is equal to one of two equal parts.
- Example: He gave me half of his sandwich.
- 3. The average or mean of two quantities.
- Example: The half of their scores contributed to the final grade.
adjective:
- 1. Consisting of one of two equal parts; divided into halves.
- Example: She took a half step back.
- 2. Partially; to only some extent.
- Example: He was half hearted in his efforts.
adverb:
- 1. In a manner representing or implying half the amount.
- Example: The project is only half finished.
- 2. To some extent; partially.
- Example: He half listened to the conversation.
Etymology
●Old English 'healf', which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages.
Common Phrases and Expressions
half-hearted:
Done with little effort or enthusiasm.
half a chance:
A very small possibility of success.
half the battle:
An important part of achieving something.
Related Words
halves:
The plural form of half.
halfway:
In the middle; at a point equidistant from two ends.
half-baked:
Poorly planned or thought out.
Slang Meanings of half
Meaning: Half a dozen
● Example Sentence: It's the same as six, just a different way to say it.
Meaning: Half the size
● Example Sentence: This version of the app is half the size of the original.