HALF
Definition of HALF
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One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
"I ate the slightly smaller half of the apple."
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Half of a standard measure; frequently used for half a pint of beer or cider.
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(preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.
"Three-quarters minus a quarter is a half."
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Consisting of a half (1/2, 50%).
"a half bushel; a half hour; a half dollar; a half view"
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Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
"a half dream; half knowledge"
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(of a sibling) Having one parent (rather than two) in common.
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In two equal parts or to an equal degree.
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In some part approximating a half.
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Partially; imperfectly.
"He does sometimes half wish to change his life, but it is too difficult."
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A half-hour after, thirty minutes after (used with the number of the hour).
"half one"
Source: Wiktionary