half
word
/ˈhæf/
haf
/hˈɑːf/
hahf
Definition
One of two equal parts that make up a whole. It can refer to dividing something into two equal portions, or sometimes a part that is approximately 50% of something.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with units of time (half an hour), quantity (half a cup), or fractions. Often appears in expressions like 'half price,' 'halfway,' or 'half of.' Don't confuse with fractions like 'one third' or with 'halfway' as an adverb meaning 'in the middle of something.'
Spanish: mitadPortuguese (BR): metadePortuguese (PT): metadeChinese (Simplified): 一半Chinese (Traditional): 一半Hindi: आधाArabic: نصفBengali: অর্ধেকRussian: половинаJapanese: 半分Vietnamese: một nửaKorean: 반Turkish: yarı - yarımUrdu: آدھاIndonesian: setengah
Example Sentences
I ate half of the cake.
basic
The movie is two hours, but we watched only half.
basic
He finished half of his homework before dinner.
basic
I’m only half interested in this plan.
natural
We reached the half point in the marathon.
natural
She gave me half a smile when I said hello.
natural