Meaning of the word half-and-half in English
What does half-and-half mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
half-and-half
US /ˌhæf ən ˈhæf/
UK /ˌhæf ən ˈhæf/
Noun
1.
a mixture of equal parts of two things
Example:
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The recipe calls for half-and-half milk and cream.
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We decided to go half-and-half on the expenses.
Adjective
1.
consisting of equal parts of two things
Example:
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The coffee shop offers half-and-half cream for your drink.
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They served a half-and-half mix of lemonade and iced tea.
Adverb
1.
in equal parts or amounts
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They decided to split the bill half-and-half.
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The responsibilities were divided half-and-half between the two teams.
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