half (Meaning)
half (n)
one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval
half (s)
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
partial
half (a)
(of siblings) related through one parent only
half (r)
partially or to the extent of a half
half (a.)
Consisting of a moiety, or half; as, a half bushel; a half hour; a half dollar; a half view.
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect; as, a half dream; half knowledge.
Part; side; behalf.
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.
half (adv.)
In an equal part or degree; in some pa/ appro/mating a half; partially; imperfectly; as, half-colored, half done, half-hearted, half persuaded, half conscious.
half (v. t.)
To halve. [Obs.] See Halve.
Synonyms & Antonyms of half
half Sentence Examples
- The painting was cut exactly in half, dividing the subject symmetrically.
- Emily received half of the inheritance, while her brother received the other half.
- The manager split the project team in half to handle different aspects of the task.
- The pie was sliced into equal halves, ensuring a fair distribution.
- The children each took half of the candy bar, leaving no trace of it behind.
- The clock struck twelve, marking the passage of half a day.
- The class was divided into two halves for a debate on the topic.
- The CEO decided to halve the company's workforce due to financial constraints.
- The car was miraculously split in half during the accident, leaving the passengers unharmed.
- The company's budget was cut by half, forcing them to make significant adjustments.
FAQs About the word half
one of two equal parts of a divisible whole, one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an inter
section,part, moiety, portion, hemisphere,segment, component, element, piece, fraction
total, whole, sum, sum, whole, total,aggregate, aggregate,
The painting was cut exactly in half, dividing the subject symmetrically.
Emily received half of the inheritance, while her brother received the other half.
The manager split the project team in half to handle different aspects of the task.
The pie was sliced into equal halves, ensuring a fair distribution.
