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half [ˈhæf]

1 half noun
  • one of two equal or nearly equal parts into which something can be divided
  • either of the two equal periods of playing time in sports like football and basketball
  • the time when the first half of a game ends
2 half pronoun
  • a number or amount that is equal to one half of a total
3 half adjective
  • equal or nearly equal in size, value, amount, etc., to one half of something
  • not complete : partial —often used in combination
4 half adverb
  • to an extent that is equal or nearly equal to half of something
  • not completely : to some degree : partially