half

1 of 3

noun

ˈhaf

ˈhäf

plural halves ˈhavz How to pronounce half (audio)

ˈhävz

: either of two equal parts that compose something

also : a part approximately equal to one of these

half the distance

the larger half of the fortune

: half an hour

—used in designation of time

half past two

: one of a pair: such as

: partner

: semester, term

: either of the two equal periods that together make up the playing time of some games (such as football)

also : the midpoint in playing time

the score was tied at the half

: half-dollar

: halfback

half

2 of 3

adjective

: being one of two equal parts

a half share

a half sheet of paper

b(1)

: that is approximately equal to either of two equal parts that compose something : amounting to approximately half

a half mile

a half million

(2)

: falling short of the full or complete thing : partial

half measures

a half smile

: extending over one of two equal parts of something : covering only half

a half window

a half mask

halfness noun

half

3 of 3

adverb

: in an equal part or degree

the crowd was half jeering, half respectful

: not completely : partially

half persuaded

: by any means : at all

her singing isn't half bad

Example Sentences

Noun She broke each cookie into halves. “Which half do you want?” “I'll take the smaller half.” Two halves make a whole. The team fell behind in the first half but rallied in the second half to win the game. “What's yours?” “A half of lager, please.” Adjective a half cup of coffee He owns a half share in the company. a half pound of cheese She looked at him with a shy half smile. Adverb The glass of water is half full. The crowd was half cheering and half jeering. The train departed at half past the hour. He was only half aware of what was happening. She had half persuaded me to stay. The door was half open. These eggs are only half cooked. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This year, three-quarters of its viewers are 55 and older, according to Nielsen, compared with a little over half back in 2013.

David Marcelis, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 Bryant tossed his third touchdown of the half to wide receiver Tyler Scott.

Keith Jenkins, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2022 Bigsby also had a 19-yard rush and got the drive rolling with a 16-yard run on the first play of the half.

al, 10 Sep. 2022 In the nine-and-a-half minute speech, the king paid tribute to the queen and renewed her promise of lifelong service.

Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2022 Second half will be a hybrid event, with in-person and online screenings, organizers say.

Sean P. Means, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 Russian prosecutors have asked the court to sentence Brittney Griner to more than nine-and-a-half years in prison as the WNBA star's drug possession trial in a Russian court wraps up.

Tommy Mcardle, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022 Prosecutors asked the judge to sentence her to nine-and-a-half years in prison.

Brendan Morrow, The Week, 4 Aug. 2022 Tonight the Moon reaches First Quarter, when its Earth-facing half is 50% illuminated.

Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 July 2022

Adjective

Prime Video released a nearly two-and-a-half-minute teaser trailer in July, two weeks before San Diego Comic-Con.

Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 23 Aug. 2022 After keeping the press corps and the public waiting for almost 40 minutes, Garland delivered a three-and-a-half-minute speech laden with sanctimonious boilerplate and then headed for the exit without taking questions.

John Yoo, National Review, 13 Aug. 2022 Near the end of the three-and-a-half-minute clip, the deputies successfully take the senior to safety.

Tommy Mcardle, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 It’s a 1-and-a-half-minute preview of what looks to be nothing short of a spine-chilling Netflix production tracking a serial killer that arrives on the streaming platform on Wednesday, July 20.

Andy Meek, BGR, 19 July 2022 There's a lot packed into the two-and-a-half-minute trailer (above), including a few faces both familiar and new.

Devan Coggan, EW.com, 14 July 2022 In the days after the flood, Fugate and his wife took pictures of the retaining wall of a pond about a half-mile up the creek from their house.

Phil Mccausland, NBC News, 22 Aug. 2022 The unidentified man from Houston was found just before 8 p.m. on the Chimneys Trail, about a half-mile from the trail head.

Taylor Pettaway, San Antonio Express-News, 22 July 2022 The wreck site is about a half-mile south of the street's intersection with Asher Avenue and Colonel Glenn Road.

Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 7 July 2022

Adverb

If all of Lake Powell’s water were moved to Lake Mead today, the latter reservoir that supplies Las Vegas and generates more power than the Glen Canyon Dam, would still only be half full.

Zak Podmore, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 Portland’s four cooling shelters were slightly over half-full overnight Tuesday, and the county expects demand to increase as the heat wave continues.

oregonlive, 27 July 2022 The glass is half-full in the Emmy diversity landscape.

Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 July 2022 Give President Joe Biden credit for his ability to see the glass as half-full.

James Freeman, WSJ, 13 July 2022 Inside her 2016 Ford Fiesta police found a fifth of Hennessy cognac that was that was half-empty, along with an empty bottle of Voodoo Ranger IPA.

Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 12 Aug. 2022 Angel City-Tigres exhibition at a half-empty Banc of California Stadium — a game that ended in a 1-0 Angel City win — a showcase of competing styles.

Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2022 Carmy’s desk is littered with unpaid invoices and notices, the detritus of a floundering business — as well as half-empty bottles of Fernet-Branca and Pepto-Bismol, both common food-world swigs.

Emily Heil, Washington Post, 6 July 2022 The backpack, which was identified as belonging to Phillips, was found tied to a tree that was half-submerged, a firefighter told reporters in Atalaia do Norte.

Patrick Smith, NBC News, 13 June 2022 See More

Phrases Containing half

Kids Definition

half 1 of 3

noun

ˈhaf

ˈhäf

plural halves

ˈhavz,

ˈhävz

: one of two equal parts into which something can be divided

Cut it in half.

: a part of something that is about equal to the remainder

half the distance

: one of a pair I missed the first half of the game.

half

2 of 3

adjective

: being one of two equal parts

Add a half cup of milk.

: amounting to about a half : partial

She gave a half smile.

half

3 of 3

adverb

: to the extent of half

half full

: not completely

She was half asleep.

单词	by half
释义	half 1 of 3 noun ˈhaf ˈhäf plural halves ˈhavz ˈhävz 1 a : either of two equal parts that compose something also : a part approximately equal to one of these half the distance the larger half of the fortune b : half an hour —used in designation of time half past two 2 : one of a pair: such as a : partner b : semester, term c : either of the two equal periods that together make up the playing time of some games (such as football) also : the midpoint in playing time the score was tied at the half 3 : half-dollar 4 : halfback half 2 of 3 adjective 1 a : being one of two equal parts a half share a half sheet of paper b(1) : that is approximately equal to either of two equal parts that compose something : amounting to approximately half a half mile a half million (2) : falling short of the full or complete thing : partial half measures a half smile 2 : extending over one of two equal parts of something : covering only half a half window a half mask halfness noun half 3 of 3 adverb 1 a : in an equal part or degree the crowd was half jeering, half respectful b : not completely : partially half persuaded 2 : by any means : at all her singing isn't half bad Phrases by half : by a great deal too clever by half by halves : in part : half-heartedly She never does things by halves. half again as : one-and-a-half times as half again as many in half : into two equal or nearly equal parts cut the apple in half Synonyms Noun moiety Adjective deficient fragmental fragmentary halfway incomplete partial Adverb anywise at all ever See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun She broke each cookie into halves. “Which half do you want?” “I'll take the smaller half.” Two halves make a whole. The team fell behind in the first half but rallied in the second half to win the game. “What's yours?” “A half of lager, please.” Adjective a half cup of coffee He owns a half share in the company. a half pound of cheese She looked at him with a shy half smile. Adverb The glass of water is half full. The crowd was half cheering and half jeering. The train departed at half past the hour. He was only half aware of what was happening. She had half persuaded me to stay. The door was half open. These eggs are only half cooked. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun This year, three-quarters of its viewers are 55 and older, according to Nielsen, compared with a little over half back in 2013. David Marcelis, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 Bryant tossed his third touchdown of the half to wide receiver Tyler Scott. Keith Jenkins, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2022 Bigsby also had a 19-yard rush and got the drive rolling with a 16-yard run on the first play of the half. al, 10 Sep. 2022 In the nine-and-a-half minute speech, the king paid tribute to the queen and renewed her promise of lifelong service. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2022 Second half will be a hybrid event, with in-person and online screenings, organizers say. Sean P. Means, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 Russian prosecutors have asked the court to sentence Brittney Griner to more than nine-and-a-half years in prison as the WNBA star's drug possession trial in a Russian court wraps up. Tommy Mcardle, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022 Prosecutors asked the judge to sentence her to nine-and-a-half years in prison. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 4 Aug. 2022 Tonight the Moon reaches First Quarter, when its Earth-facing half is 50% illuminated. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 July 2022 Adjective Prime Video released a nearly two-and-a-half-minute teaser trailer in July, two weeks before San Diego Comic-Con. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 23 Aug. 2022 After keeping the press corps and the public waiting for almost 40 minutes, Garland delivered a three-and-a-half-minute speech laden with sanctimonious boilerplate and then headed for the exit without taking questions. John Yoo, National Review, 13 Aug. 2022 Near the end of the three-and-a-half-minute clip, the deputies successfully take the senior to safety. Tommy Mcardle, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 It’s a 1-and-a-half-minute preview of what looks to be nothing short of a spine-chilling Netflix production tracking a serial killer that arrives on the streaming platform on Wednesday, July 20. Andy Meek, BGR, 19 July 2022 There's a lot packed into the two-and-a-half-minute trailer (above), including a few faces both familiar and new. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 14 July 2022 In the days after the flood, Fugate and his wife took pictures of the retaining wall of a pond about a half-mile up the creek from their house. Phil Mccausland, NBC News, 22 Aug. 2022 The unidentified man from Houston was found just before 8 p.m. on the Chimneys Trail, about a half-mile from the trail head. Taylor Pettaway, San Antonio Express-News, 22 July 2022 The wreck site is about a half-mile south of the street's intersection with Asher Avenue and Colonel Glenn Road. Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 7 July 2022 Adverb If all of Lake Powell’s water were moved to Lake Mead today, the latter reservoir that supplies Las Vegas and generates more power than the Glen Canyon Dam, would still only be half full. Zak Podmore, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 Portland’s four cooling shelters were slightly over half-full overnight Tuesday, and the county expects demand to increase as the heat wave continues. oregonlive, 27 July 2022 The glass is half-full in the Emmy diversity landscape. Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 July 2022 Give President Joe Biden credit for his ability to see the glass as half-full. James Freeman, WSJ, 13 July 2022 Inside her 2016 Ford Fiesta police found a fifth of Hennessy cognac that was that was half-empty, along with an empty bottle of Voodoo Ranger IPA. Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 12 Aug. 2022 Angel City-Tigres exhibition at a half-empty Banc of California Stadium — a game that ended in a 1-0 Angel City win — a showcase of competing styles. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2022 Carmy’s desk is littered with unpaid invoices and notices, the detritus of a floundering business — as well as half-empty bottles of Fernet-Branca and Pepto-Bismol, both common food-world swigs. Emily Heil, Washington Post, 6 July 2022 The backpack, which was identified as belonging to Phillips, was found tied to a tree that was half-submerged, a firefighter told reporters in Atalaia do Norte. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 13 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun, Adjective, and Adverb Middle English, from Old English healf; akin to Old High German halb half First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adjective before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adverb 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing half and a half better half go half and half go off at half cock go off half-cocked half a brain by half half a chance half again as half a dozen half a minute/second half an hour half as big/much/good as half asleep half-ass half as much/many again as half-assed half-baked half blood half bath half boot half-bred half-bound half brother half-caste half cock half-cocked half-court half dead half crown half disme half dime half-dollar half dozen half hitch half hour half-knot half-hearted half-life half-marathon half line half-light half nelson half-mast half-moon half note half off half naked half past half-pint half-pipe half plane half price half rest half shell half sister half sole half-staff half sovereign half step half the story half the battle half the time half-timber half-time half title half-track have/keep half an eye on how the other half lives have half a mind it's six of one, half (a) dozen of the other listen with only half an ear it's six of one and half a dozen of the other on the half hour not half bad on the half shell shelter half time and a half half-length half eagle half-and-half at half strength half-glasses half volley half duplex half someone's age half again as much/many as half-world the half half-wit half-breed half board half-timbered other half not half half-hardy half-space the half of it half-blooded half-slip half-truth half-tracked too clever by half in half See More and a half better half go half and half go off at half cock go off half-cocked half a brain by half half a chance half again as half a dozen half a minute/second half an hour half as big/much/good as half asleep half-ass half as much/many again as half-assed half-baked half blood half bath half boot half-bred half-bound half brother half-caste half cock half-cocked half-court half dead half crown half disme half dime half-dollar half dozen half hitch half hour half-knot half-hearted half-life half-marathon half line half-light half nelson half-mast half-moon half note half off half naked half past half-pint half-pipe half plane half price half rest half shell half sister half sole half-staff half sovereign half step half the story half the battle half the time half-timber half-time half title half-track have/keep half an eye on how the other half lives have half a mind it's six of one, half (a) dozen of the other listen with only half an ear it's six of one and half a dozen of the other on the half hour not half bad on the half shell shelter half time and a half half-length half eagle half-and-half at half strength half-glasses half volley half duplex half someone's age half again as much/many as half-world the half half-wit half-breed half board half-timbered other half not half half-hardy half-space the half of it half-blooded half-slip half-truth half-tracked too clever by half in half See More Kids Definition half 1 of 3 noun ˈhaf ˈhäf plural halves ˈhavz, ˈhävz 1 : one of two equal parts into which something can be divided Cut it in half. 2 : a part of something that is about equal to the remainder half the distance 3 : one of a pair I missed the first half of the game. half 2 of 3 adjective 1 : being one of two equal parts Add a half cup of milk. 2 : amounting to about a half : partial She gave a half smile. half 3 of 3 adverb 1 : to the extent of half half full 2 : not completely She was half asleep. by half phrase 1 as in definitely by a considerable margin You are better off by half working at that company. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance definitely by far well undoubtedly really far and away head and shoulders by a long shot unquestionably decidedly significantly substantially considerably extensively by all odds Antonyms & Near Antonyms just barely hardly scarcely slightly marginally minimally minutely See More 2 as in much to a large extent or degree This project is too complicated by half. Synonyms & Similar Words much highly greatly utterly considerably no end largely significantly extensively broadly sizably hugely enormously a lot tremendously staggeringly massively colossally noticeably stupendously astronomically vastly monumentally big-time monstrously appreciably abundantly amply healthily copiously plentifully Antonyms & Near Antonyms little slightly nominally modestly barely just hardly scarcely negligibly microscopically minutely fractionally minimally imperceptibly insignificantly infinitesimally invisibly See More
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