half
One of two equal parts of something.
One of the two equal parts into which something can be divided.
Describes something that is one of two equal parts.
Being equal to one of two equal parts of something.
Partly; to about 50% of the full amount or degree.
To an extent that is about equal to one of two equal parts; partly.
One of the two main time periods in some sports games.
One of the two periods into which some games or matches are divided.
- Base: half
- Plural: halfs, halves
better half
1Spouse or partner (humorous)
A humorous way to say your husband, wife, or partner.
- I came here with my better half.
- My better half is out shopping.
cut in half
1Divide into two equal parts
To make something into two equal parts by cutting it.
- She cut the paper in half.
- The company cut its prices in half.
half and half
1Mixture in equal parts
Something that has equal amounts of two different things.
- I take my coffee with half and half.
- The paint is a half-and-half mix of blue and white.
half-hearted
1With little enthusiasm or effort
Doing something without much interest or effort.
- He gave a half-hearted smile.
- Her apology seemed half-hearted.
in half
1In two equal parts
Into two equal pieces or sections.
- Fold the paper in half.
- The branch snapped in half.