Half

/hɑːf/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Half

noun

One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
"I ate the slightly smaller half of the apple."
Half of a standard measure; frequently used for half a pint of beer or cider.
(preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.
"Three-quarters minus a quarter is a half."
Part; side; behalf.
Any of the three terms at Eton College, for Michaelmas, Lent, and summer.

verb

To halve.

adjective

Consisting of a half (1/2, 50%).
"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.
"a half dream; half knowledge"
(of a sibling) Having one parent (rather than two) in common.
(rare, of a relative other than a sibling) Related through one common grandparent or ancestor rather than two.

adverb

In two equal parts or to an equal degree.
In some part approximating a half.
Partially; imperfectly.
"He does sometimes half wish to change his life, but it is too difficult."

preposition

A half-hour after, thirty minutes after (used with the number of the hour).
"half one"

Anagrams of Half

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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Rhyming Words

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Related Words

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