half
[ˈhæf]
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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
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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
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half
adverb
- to an extent that is equal or nearly equal to half of something
- not completely : to some degree : partially
