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half
noun(half)
one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
Synonyms: one-half,
Examples:
Half a loaf.
Half an hour.
A century and one half.
half
adjective(half)
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
Examples:
A half chicken.
Lasted a half hour.
half
noun(half)
one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval
half
adjective(half)
partial
Examples:
Gave me a half smile.
He did only a half job.
half
(half)
(of siblings) related through one parent only
Antonyms: whole,
Examples:
A half brother.
Half sister.
half
(half)
partially or to the extent of a half
Examples:
He was half hidden by the bushes.

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