half

/hˈɑːf/

/ˈhæf/

Half

either of two equal parts into which something can be divided

synonyms : one-half

one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval

half

to an extent that is partial not complete

half

a half amount of something

half

partial

(of siblings) related through one parent only

antonyms : whole

Examples

1. Buses to Oxford run every half hour.

2. The journey to the airport takes about half an hour.

3. He never does things by halves.

4. I bought these shoes at half price.