Half
/hɑːf/
Half is a noun, adjective and verb with 5 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
“I ate the slightly smaller half of the apple.”
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(preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.
“Three-quarters minus a quarter is a half.”
adjective
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Consisting of a half (1/2, 50%).
“a half bushel; a half hour; a half dollar; a half view”
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Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
“a half dream; half knowledge”
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
½ demi- hemi- semi- dimidiate
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