1. adjective /hɑːf,hæf/
a) Consisting of a moiety, or half (1/2, 50%).
a half bushel; a half hour; a half dollar; a half view
b) Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
a half dream; half knowledge
Syn: hemi-, semi-, demi-
2. adverb /hɑːf,hæf/
In two equal parts or to an equal degree; in some part approximating a half; partially; imperfectly
half-colored; half done; half-hearted; half persuaded; half conscious
3. noun /hɑːf,hæf/
a) One of two equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided; — sometimes followed by of; as, a half of an apple.
Not half his riches known, and yet despised.
b) Half of a standard measure; frequently used for half a pint of beer or cider.
A friendship so complete Portioned in halves between us
Syn: ½
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