Synonyms for
half
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
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All Definitions for Half

Below are all the dictionary definitions of half:

1One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
2One of two equal periods into which a game is divided.
3One of the two opposite parts of the playing field of various sports, in which each starts the game.
4Half of a standard measure, chiefly:
5Half a pint of beer or cider. (Refusing a pint) Just a half, thank you. (Offering to top up a pint glass) Do you want a half in that? (Minimizing the amount of drink taken) A swift half at the Pear Tree.
6A barrel measure of 27 gallons (half a hogshead).
7The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.
8Any of the three terms at Eton College, for Michaelmas, Lent, and summer.
9A half sibling.
10A child ticket. Two and a half to Paddington.
11Abbreviated form for half marathon.
12Consisting of a half (½, 50%).
13Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half
14Approximately a half, whether more or less
15Ial
16Imperfect.
17Having one parent (rather than two) in common.
18Related through one common grandparent or ancestor rather than two.
19In two equal parts or to an equal degree.
20In some part approximating a half.
21Partially
22Imperfectly.
23Practically, nearly.
24To halve.
25Clipping of half-dollar. [A coin worth one half of a dollar, typically 50 cents.]

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About synonyms for half

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