half

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adv

Definition of HALF

1

a : in an equal part or degree <the crowd was half jeering, half respectful> b : not completely : partially <half persuaded>

2

: by any means : at all <her singing isn't half bad>

Examples of HALF

1. The glass of water is half full.
2. The crowd was half cheering and half jeering.
3. The train departed at half past the hour.
4. He was only half aware of what was happening.
5. She had half persuaded me to stay.
6. The door was half open.
7. These eggs are only half cooked.

First Known Use of HALF

12th century

Related to HALF

Synonyms: anywise, ever, at all

Antonyms: all, altogether, completely, entirely, fully, perfectly, quite, totally, utterly, wholly

Related Words: somehow, someway (also someways); remotely

Near Antonyms: absolutely, dead, downright, plain; especially, exceedingly (also exceeding), exceptionally, extremely, greatly, highly, hugely, particularly, very

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