by half

phrase

: by a great deal

too clever by half

Examples of by half in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But my research shows that official counts underestimate the real number of evictions in metro Detroit by half because many landlords ignore the law and skip the formal court process. — Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

If traders start worrying the Fed could raise rates by half point hike at any meeting this year, that could hurt stocks. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

The Jays now lead the Mariners by half a game and the Rays by a game and a half in the wild-card standings. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

An independent board narrowed the applicant pool down by half, searching for the most innovative designs, cohesive collections and quality craftsmanship. — Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for by half

• behalf
• carafe
• distaff
• falstaff
• giraffe
• autograph
• biograph
• cenotaph
• chronograph
• epigraph
• epitaph
• hodograph