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A section from which something has been divided, especially in two equal parts
“Half of the voters are yet to make up their minds.”
Each of a pair of things intended to complement or match each other
“Can you help mother find the other half of the pair of socks that got blown away by the wind?”
A portion of an object or of material, especially when produced by cutting, tearing, or breaking the whole
A period of play in a ball game such as baseball or cricket
Denoting something partial or divided, especially in two equal parts
“He watched while she slowly cut the bread in half to make a half sandwich.”
Not having all the necessary or appropriate parts
“Most people would believe that the process needs to be more than just a half measure, more than just a plebiscite.”
Indicating a degree, quantity or frequency greater than zero
To a certain or partial extent
“Paris recanted and confessed, and we were half inclined to believe her.”
To an insufficient extent
“His understated celebrations suggested that he knew the job was only half done.”
In any way
“The clergy were drunken also, but not half as bad as the laity.”
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