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half
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- pronunciation:
- haef
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, adverb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
halves |
| definition: |
one of two equal parts of a whole.
Two is half of four.
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
being one of two equal parts of a whole.
We like to buy juice by the half gallon. |
| definition 2: |
having just one parent in common with someone.
He is my half brother. |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
to the extent of half or approximately half.
The dish was half empty. |
| definition 2: |
not completely; partially.
I was only half awake. |
| related words: |
part, partly |
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