half (adj.)

  1. (of siblings) related through one parent only; a half brother; half sister'

    half (n.)

  1. one of two equal parts of a divisible whole; half a loaf; half an hour; a century and one half

    [ Syn: one-half ]

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

    half (adv.)

  1. partially or to the extent of a half; he was half hidden by the bushes'

    half (adj.)

  1. consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity; a half chicken; lasted a half hour'

  2. partial; gave me a half smile; he did only a half job'

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