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half
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- pronunciation:
- haef
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
halves |
definition 1: |
one of two equal parts of a whole.
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definition 2: |
one member of a pair.
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
being one of two equal parts of a whole.
a half gallon of juice |
definition 2: |
incomplete; partial.
a half answer to the question |
definition 3: |
having just one parent in common with someone.
He is my half brother. |
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part of speech: |
adverb |
definition 1: |
to the extent of half or approximately half.
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definition 2: |
not completely; partially.
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related words: |
part, partly |
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