half
/ˈhɑːf/
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided; One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.; One of two equal periods into which a game is divided; One of the two opposite parts of the playing field of various sports, in which each starts the game
- plural
- halves
Meanings
- 1
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided
Shall I leave you half?
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Half the class are girls.
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- 2
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.; One of two equal periods into which a game is divided
- 3
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.; One of the two opposite parts of the playing field of various sports, in which each starts the game
- 4
half 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 — Half of a standard measure, chieflyrare
- 5
A barrel measure of 27 gallons (half a hogshead) — Half of a standard measure, chieflyrare