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The meaning of HALF is either of two equal parts that compose something; also : a part approximately equal to one of these. How to use half in a sentence.

HALF definition: 1. either of the two equal or nearly equal parts that together make up a whole: 2. a lot: 3. Half…. Learn more.

1. To the extent of exactly or nearly 50 percent: The tank is half empty. 2. Not completely or sufficiently; partly: only half right.

In English, the first sense (half past) is the only sense in current use. The second sense (half-hour before) is almost exclusively used in reference to other cultural or linguistic backgrounds where a similar usage exists.

Definition of half noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

When something is divided into two equal sections, half is one of the two parts. You can split a brownie in half if you want to share it with your friend.

Idioms in half, into two almost equal parts: The vase broke in half. Idioms not (the) half of it, a significant yet relatively minor part of something that remains to be described in full: It's a shocking story, but you don't know the half of it.