What is the meaning of Half?

  • (a.) Part; side; behalf.
  • (a.) One of two equal parts into which anything may be divided or considered as divided; -- sometimes followed by of; as, a half of an apple.
  • (a.) Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect; as, a half dream; half knowledge.
  • (adv.) In an equal part or degree; in some pa/ appro/mating a half; partially; imperfectly; as, half-colored, half done, half-hearted, half persuaded, half conscious.
  • (v.t.) To halve. [Obs.] See Halve.
  • (a.) Consisting of a moiety or half; as, a half bushel; a half hour; a half dollar; a half view.
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