half
/hæf/
adverb
- To the extent of half; partially or incompletely.
- The glass was half full of water.
- She was half asleep when the phone rang.
- He half listened to the lecture while doodling in his notebook.
noun
- One of two equal parts that together make a whole.
- The recipe calls for a half cup of sugar.
- She cut the apple into two halves and gave one to her brother.
- Half of the students in the class passed the exam.
- Either of two equal periods of play in some sports, such as football or basketball.
- During the second half, the players seemed tired.
- The team scored three goals in the first half of the game.
- The coach gave a motivational speech at halftime.
- A half-price ticket or fare, especially for a child or on public transportation.
- She bought a half for her son at the movie theater.
- Children under five can ride the bus for half.
- The train offers a half for seniors on weekdays.
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predeterminer
- Used before a noun phrase to mean 'half of' or 'fifty percent of'.
- Half the cake was eaten before the party even started.
- Half the people at the meeting agreed with the proposal.
- She spent half her savings on a new car.
adjective
- Being one of two equal parts; amounting to half of something.
- He ate a half sandwich for lunch.
- She only gave a half answer, not the full story.
- The store is offering a half price sale on all shoes.
- Incomplete or partial; not full.
- He made a half attempt to clean his room before giving up.
- She gave him a half smile, unsure how to respond.
- The report was only half finished when the deadline came.
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