English dictionary
half
/h/&/f/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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(of siblings) related through one parent only
ExamplesA half brother.
Half sister.
Antonyms wholeSource: WordNet 3.0
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Consisting of a moiety, or half; as, a <i>half</i> bushel; a <i>half</i> hour; a <i>half</i> dollar; a <i>half</i> view.
Source: webster1913
noun
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one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
ExamplesHalf a loaf.
Half an hour.
A century and one half.
Synonyms one-halfSource: WordNet 3.0
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one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Part; side; behalf.
Source: webster1913
adverb
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partially or to the extent of a half
ExamplesHe was half hidden by the bushes.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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In an equal part or degree; in some part approximating a half; partially; imperfectly; as, <i>half</i>-colored, <i>half</i> done, <i>half</i>-hearted, <i>half</i> persuaded, <i>half</i> conscious.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
ExamplesA half chicken.
Lasted a half hour.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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partial
ExamplesGave me a half smile.
He did only a half job.
Source: WordNet 3.0
verb
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To halve. [Obs.] See <u>Halve</u>.
Source: webster1913