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HALF

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb, prep.)
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Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Half.

Half - as an adjective

(of siblings) related through one parent only

Example: "A half brother"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
whole11

Half - as a noun

One of two equal parts of a divisible whole

Example: "Half a loaf"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
one-half
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
common fractionsimple fraction
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

One of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
division12part6section9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Half - as an adverb

Partially or to the extent of a half

Example: "He was half hidden by the bushes"

Half - as an adjective satellite

Consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

Example: "A half chicken"

Partial

Example: "Gave me a half smile"

Half - as a verb

To halve.

Half - as a preposition

A half-hour after, thirty minutes after (used with the number of the hour).

Example: "Half one"

Example Sentences

"I ate half of the pizza."
"She only did half of her homework."
"He drank half of the bottle of water."
"The car stopped abruptly in the middle of the road, causing a traffic jam for half an hour."
"My alarm went off but I hit the snooze button and slept for another half hour."
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Word Game Points

Is HALF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, half is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HALF has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is HALF a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, half is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HALF has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is HALF a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, half is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HALF has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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