Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

half-right

Adjective
/hæf raɪt/
Definition
Partly correct or accurate.
Examples
  • The student’s answer was half-right; she understood the concept but missed a few key details.

  • His reasoning was half-right, as he captured some aspects of the issue but overlooked others.

Meaning
When someone is said to be half-right, it means that their statement contains some truth but also some inaccuracies or omissions.
Synonyms
  • Partially correct
  • Somewhat right
  • Mostly true