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half
01
medio
to the extent of one part out of two equal portions
Example
She cut the sandwich half and gave me a piece.
We walked half and then took a bus for the rest.
02
to a partial or limited extent
Example
The door was left half open during the storm.
His explanation was half convincing at best.
Half
Example
I ate a sandwich and a half for lunch.
I cut the cake into halves and gave her one half.
02
the midpoint of the allotted time in a sports game or performance
Example
The coach gave a fiery speech during the half.
It was raining hard by the time the half ended.
03
a spouse or romantic partner
Example
I'll check with my half before confirming.
His half could n't make it tonight.
04
a half-pint of beer or other drink
Dialect
British
Example
He ordered a half while waiting for his friends.
Let's start with a half and see how it goes.
05
a child's fare or ticket, typically cheaper than an adult's
Dialect
British
Example
We bought two adults and one half for the train.
The ticket inspector asked if we had the right halves.
half
01
medio
an amount equal to one of two equal parts
Example
We spent half the day cleaning.
She drank half the bottle of water.
to half
Example
He did half the spoils ere sharing them with his kin.
The servant halved the loaf and gave one part to the traveler.
02
(golf) to tie a hole by scoring the same number of strokes as one's opponent
Example
She putted cleanly to half on the fifth.
He managed to half despite landing in the bunker.
half
01
one of two equal parts of something
Example
Half was eaten before we even sat down.
We divided the cake, and I took half.
half
01
being one of two equal parts of a whole
Example
He offered me a half sandwich to tide me over until dinner.
The recipe calls for a half cup of sugar.
02
covering or extending over only one of two equal parts
Example
He wore a half mask to the masquerade.
The house has a half wall between the kitchen and dining room.
03
(of a sibling) sharing only one biological parent
Example
He grew up with his half sister from his mother's second marriage.
She finally met her half brother after years of separation.

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