half
//hæf//
Noun
halvesPlural
1
Either of two equal or approximately equal parts into which something is or can be divided.
I ate half of the pizza.
2
Either of two equal periods of time into which a sports game or other event is divided.
Our team scored two goals in the first half.
3
Half a pint, especially of beer or milk.
I'll have a half of lager, please.
Adjective
1
Forming or consisting of a part equal to a half; being one of two equal parts.
Add half a cup of sugar to the mixture.
2
Partial or incomplete; not full or complete.
She gave me a half smile.
Adverb
1
To the extent of half; partly or incompletely.
The bottle was half full.
Determiner
1
An amount equal to half of something; 50 percent of.
Half the students in the class are girls.