Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

half

Adjective, Noun, Adverb
/hæf/
Definition
One of two equal parts into which something can be divided.
Examples
  • She ate half of the cake.
  • The meeting will last for half an hour.
  • He found himself halfway up the hill.
Meaning
The term ‘half’ refers to a quantity that is divided into two equal parts. It represents a portion of a whole.
Synonyms
  • Part
  • Halfway
  • Fifty percent