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half Definition and Meaning in English (half definition)

adjective
Synonyms:partportionfraction
Quick Answer • Definition

Half definition: Constituting one of two equal parts of a whole.

Definitions of Half

  1. 1adjective

    Constituting one of two equal parts of a whole.

  2. 2noun

    One of two equal or corresponding parts into which something is or can be divided.

  3. 3adverb

    To the extent of 50 percent; partly or incompletely.

Example Sentences

“She only ate half of her sandwich.”

“The first half of the movie was very exciting.”

“He was half asleep during the boring lecture.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivehalve
adjectivehalf-hearted
adverbhalfway

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

half-baked ideaidiom

An idea or plan that is not well thought out or developed.

go halvesexpression

To share the cost of something equally.

half a chanceexpression

Even a small opportunity.

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Half definition: Constituting one of two equal parts of a whole.
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'Half' translates to 'half' in English. Half definition: Constituting one of two equal parts of a whole.
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