Definition: one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
Usage: half a loaf; half an hour; a century and one half
Main entry: half
Definition: one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval
Main entry: half
Definition: consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
Usage: a half chicken; lasted a half hour
Main entry: half
Definition: (of siblings) related through one parent only
Usage: a half brother; half sister
Main entry: half
Definition: partial
Usage: gave me a half smile; he did only a half job
Main entry: half
Definition: partially or to the extent of a half
Usage: he was half hidden by the bushes