A1noun 1K

Half

🇬🇧 UK /["/hɑːf/","/hɑːvz/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/hæf/","/hævz/"]/

Meaning of Half

either of two equal parts into which something is or can be divided

In simple words: One of two equal parts of something.

Half in a sentence

• I only finished half of my homework.
• She cut the pizza in half so we could share.
• He is only half as tall as his brother.
• Can you give me half a cup of sugar?
• The movie was half over when we arrived.

How to use Half

Used in everyday conversation as well as in written contexts. It's appropriate for both formal and informal situations, like asking for half a pizza or describing a study that used half the participants.

Grammar pattern

half + of + object

Memory hint

Think of 'half' as splitting a pizza into two equal parts.

Related words

Collocations with Half

• first
• second
• last
• by half
• in half
• in the… half
• about half
• almost half
• around half
• first
• second
• last
• by half
• in half
• in the… half
• about half
• almost half
• around half

Synonyms for Half

• part
• fraction
• segment
• division
• portion

Opposites of Half

• whole
• full

Common mistakes with Half

• Confused with 'whole' when describing completeness.
• Using 'halfs' as the plural (correct is 'halves').

Frequently asked questions about Half

What does Half mean?

One of two equal parts of something.

What is the definition of Half?

either of two equal parts into which something is or can be divided

How do you use Half in a sentence?

I only finished half of my homework.

Can you give another example of Half?

She cut the pizza in half so we could share.

What are synonyms for Half?

Common alternatives include part, fraction, segment, division, portion.

What is the opposite of Half?

Opposite meanings include whole, full.

What words go with Half?

It commonly pairs with first, second, last, by half, in half, in the… half, about half, almost half, around half, first, second, last, by half, in half, in the… half, about half, almost half, around half.

What are common mistakes when using Half?

Confused with 'whole' when describing completeness. Using 'halfs' as the plural (correct is 'halves').

How do you pronounce Half?

US: /["/hæf/","/hævz/"]/, UK: /["/hɑːf/","/hɑːvz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Half?

Used in everyday conversation as well as in written contexts. It's appropriate for both formal and informal situations, like asking for half a pizza or describing a study that used half the participants.

What CEFR level is Half?

"Half" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.