Definition of "half"
- adjective
Consisting of a moiety, or half (1/2, 50%).
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
Having one parent (rather than two) in common.
Related through one common grandparent or ancestor rather than two.
Half an hour after the time given; half past.
- adverb
In two equal parts or to an equal degree; in some part approximating a half; partially; imperfectly.
- noun
One of two equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
Half of a standard measure; frequently used (UK) for half a pint of beer or cider.
The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.
Part; side; behalf.
- verb
To halve.
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