Half (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity; "a half chicken"; "lasted a half hour".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• I've been playing for half an hour, and I'm getting tired.
• The half moon was visible in the night sky.
• She ate a half sandwich for lunch and saved the rest for later.
• The store is offering a half price sale on all winter clothing.
• The half marathon is a challenging but rewarding distance for runners.

Meaning ²

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

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• He grew up with a half brother from his mother's previous marriage.
• My half sister lives on the other side of town, we rarely see each other.
• His half brother inherited most of their father's wealth after his passing.
• I only found out about my half sister a few years ago, through a DNA test.
• As the daughter of a remarried widow, she has two half brothers who are much older.

Antonyms

• Whole

Meaning ³

Partial; "gave me a half smile"; "he did only a half job".

Classification

All adjective clusters.