Half - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |hæf|  American pronunciation of the word half
Brit.  |hɑːf|  British pronunciation of the word half

noun

- one of two equal parts of a divisible whole (syn: one-half)
half a loaf
half an hour
a century and one half
- one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval

adjective

- consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
a half chicken
lasted a half hour
- partial
gave me a half smile
he did only a half job

adverb

- partially or to the extent of a half
he was half hidden by the bushes

Extra examples

She broke each cookie into halves.

Two halves make a whole.

The team fell behind in the first half but rallied in the second half to win the game.

A half cup of coffee

He owns a half share in the company.

A half pound of cheese

She looked at him with a shy half smile.

The glass of water is half full.

The crowd was half cheering and half jeering.

The train departed at half past the hour.

He was only half aware of what was happening.

She had half persuaded me to stay.

The door was half open.

These eggs are only half cooked.

“Which half do you want?” “I'll take the smaller half.”

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