Meaning & Definition of Half in English
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Half
/hæf/
noun
1. One of two equal parts of a divisible whole
- "Half a loaf"
- "Half an hour"
- "A century and one half"
synonym:
- one-half,
- half
2. One of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval
synonym:
- half
adjective
1. Consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
- "A half chicken"
- "Lasted a half hour"
synonym:
- half(a)
2. Partial
- "Gave me a half smile"
- "He did only a half job"
synonym:
- half(a)
3. (of siblings) related through one parent only
- "A half brother"
- "Half sister"
synonym:
- half
adverb
1. Partially or to the extent of a half
- "He was half hidden by the bushes"
synonym:
- half
Examples of using
Tom sawed the logs in half.
Tom has been seeing a therapist for a month and a half.
I could hardly make out half of what she'd said, she was hurrying to share the obtained information. I had to listen twice.