Synonyms of by half

by half

phrase

1

as in definitely

by a considerable margin

You are better off by half working at that company.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• definitely
• by far
• really
• well
• undoubtedly
• head and shoulders
• far and away
• by a long shot
• unquestionably
• significantly
• decidedly
• substantially
• considerably
• extensively
• by all odds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• just
• barely
• hardly
• scarcely
• slightly
• marginally
• minimally
• minutely

2

as in much

to a large extent or degree

This project is too complicated by half.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• much
• highly
• greatly
• utterly
• considerably
• largely
• significantly
• no end
• extensively
• broadly
• tremendously
• enormously
• hugely
• big-time
• a lot
• noticeably
• massively
• sizably
• vastly
• staggeringly
• colossally
• stupendously
• astronomically
• monumentally
• appreciably
• monstrously
• abundantly
• amply
• copiously
• plentifully
• healthily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• little
• slightly
• nominally
• modestly
• barely
• just
• hardly
• negligibly
• scarcely
• minutely
• microscopically
• fractionally
• minimally
• imperceptibly
• insignificantly
• infinitesimally
• invisibly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of by half

Because batteries in wearable devices are tiny, and 5G cellular chips can instantly cut a wearable’s battery life by half, analysts expect the devices to remain tethered to a phone for at least the next five to 10 years. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and let simmer for 15 minutes, until reduced by half and thickened. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

East of this zone, the extra warmth is nearing 4 degrees Celsius, beating the previous record event in 1997 by half a degree. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 21 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