What does half mean in English? Meaning of half definition and abbreviation with examples.
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What is "half" in English? Definition and Explanations
Meaning of "half": one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
Noun
Meaning: one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
Example: half a loaf
half an hour
a century and one half
Synonyms: half
one-half
Hyponyms: fifty percent
mediety
moiety
Hypernyms: common fraction
simple fraction
Meaning of "half": consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
Adjective
Meaning: consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
Example: a half chicken
lasted a half hour
Synonyms: half
Similar: fractional
Meaning of "half": partially or to the extent of a half
Adverb
Meaning: partially or to the extent of a half
Example: he was half hidden by the bushes
Synonyms: half
Meaning of "half": one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval
Noun
Meaning: one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval
Synonyms: half
Hyponyms: first half
last half
second half
Hypernyms: division
part
section
Meaning of "half": partial
Adjective
Meaning: partial
Example: gave me a half smile
he did only a half job
Synonyms: half
Similar: incomplete
uncomplete
Meaning of "half": (of siblings) related through one parent only
Adjective
Meaning: (of siblings) related through one parent only
Example: a half brother
half sister
Synonyms: half
Antonyms: whole
Adjective: Consisting of a moiety, or half (1/2, 50%). a half bushel; a half hour; a half dollar; a half viewConsisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect. a half dream; half knowledge Alfred Tennyson: Assumed from thence a half consent.Alfred Tennyson: Assumed from thence a half consent.(of a sibling) Having one parent (rather than two) in common. A half brother or half sister(rare, of a relative other than a sibling) Related through one common grandparent or ancestor rather than two. A half uncle or half aunt or half cousin(UK, time) Half an hour after the time given; half past. We went to bed at half ten.
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