half

B1
Pronunciation
/hɑːf/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.

Example Sentences
  • I ate the slightly smaller half of the apple.
2 Definition

Half of a standard measure; frequently used for half a pint of beer or cider.

3 Definition

(preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.

Example Sentences
  • Three-quarters minus a quarter is a half.
4 Definition

Part; side; behalf.

5 Definition

Any of the three terms at Eton College, for Michaelmas, Lent, and summer.

6 Definition

A half sibling.

7 Definition

A child ticket.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To halve.

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Consisting of a half (1/2, 50%).

Example Sentences
  • a half bushel; a half hour; a half dollar; a half view
2 Definition

Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.

Example Sentences
  • a half dream; half knowledge
3 Definition

(of a sibling) Having one parent (rather than two) in common.

4 Definition

(rare, of a relative other than a sibling) Related through one common grandparent or ancestor rather than two.

Adverb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

In two equal parts or to an equal degree.

2 Definition

In some part approximating a half.

3 Definition

Partially; imperfectly.

Example Sentences
  • He does sometimes half wish to change his life, but it is too difficult.
Preposition
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • half one