Overview of noun half

The noun half has 2 senses

• one-half, half -- (one of two equal parts of a divisible whole; "half a loaf"; "half an hour"; "a century and one half")


• half -- (one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval)

Overview of adj half

The adj half has 3 senses

• half -- (consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity; "a half chicken"; "lasted a half hour")


• half -- (partial; "gave me a half smile"; "he did only a half job")


• half -- ((of siblings) related through one parent only; "a half brother"; "half sister")

Overview of adv half

The adv half has 1 sense

• half -- (partially or to the extent of a half; "he was half hidden by the bushes")