half

US /hæf/

UK /hæf/

1.

one of two equal parts of a whole

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She ate half of the apple.

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The glass is half full.

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fifty percent midpoint

1.

consisting of one of two equal parts

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We need a half sheet of paper.

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He poured a half cup of sugar into the bowl.

1.

to the extent of half; partly

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The door was half open.

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He was half asleep during the lecture.

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partially partly

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