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Adjective(1) consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity(2) partial(3) (of siblings(4) (of siblings) related through one parent only
Noun(1) one of two equal parts of a divisible whole(2) one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval(3) in various games or performances: either of two periods of play separated by an interval(4) one of two equal parts of a whole
Adverb(1) partially or to the extent of a half

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(1) Over more than half a century his talent and intensity have proven big enough to fill any role.(2) The visitors side upped their game in the second half when they had got used to the playing surface.(3) And tell your husband that you are going to cut the time you spend in the kitchen by half or even more.(4) In the streets half naked Kiwis could be seen running around like lunatics.(5) The United States has been trying to eliminate its slums for more than half a century.(6) Everitt half committed to entering the race next year with Bourassa as a partner.(7) And in a quick movement, Matthew and picked his half full bottle of Fanta up and walked out of the vending room.(8) The first half concluded with a trapeze act that got nervous applause throughout and a thunderous ovation at the end.(9) He later said the first half was his greatest performance as a pro, and no one who saw it could argue.(10) an eight and a half hour flight(11) When Macbeth is hunched over, scrawny and half bald he does not radiate a sinister charisma.(12) Albany could easily cut this subsidy at least in half and still pay for real charity care.(13) This is the knee-jerk reaction common to all regimes that for half a century have held power in the region.(14) wing half back(15) Wouldn't this prove that Europe really regrets what was perpetrated on its soil half a century ago?(16) half full
Related Words
(1) half an hour
(2) half life
(3) half board
(4) half past
(5) half hour
(6) half past six
(7) a half
Synonyms
Adjective
3. divided in two


Adverb
4. partially
5. partly
9. in part
10. part


Noun
12. portion
13. section
14. part
15. period


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

I had half a glass.

I had HALF a glass.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 10


Thailand has had the fork
since the latter half of the 19th century.

Thailand has had the fork since the latter HALF of the 19th century.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 2


There's barricades
around half the city.

There's barricades around HALF the city.

Westworld Season 3, Episode 8


Your half?

Your HALF?

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 4


Half the city will starve when winter comes.
The other half will plot to overthrow you.

HALF the city will starve when winter comes. The other HALF will plot to overthrow you.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 2


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