half
/hɑːf/noun
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One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
Example: I ate the slightly smaller half of the apple.
Half of a standard measure; frequently used for half a pint of beer or cider.
(preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.
Example: Three-quarters minus a quarter is a half.
Part; side; behalf.
verb
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To halve.
adjective
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Consisting of a half (1/2, 50%).
Example: a half bushel; a half hour; a half dollar; a half view
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
Example: a half dream; half knowledge
(of a sibling) Having one parent (rather than two) in common.
(rare, of a relative other than a sibling) Related through one common grandparent or ancestor rather than two.
adverb
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In two equal parts or to an equal degree.
In some part approximating a half.
Partially; imperfectly.
Example: He does sometimes half wish to change his life, but it is too difficult.
preposition
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A half-hour after, thirty minutes after (used with the number of the hour).
Example: half one