Cool MateMeaning of Half
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
Common mistakes with Half
- Confused with 'whole' when describing completeness.
- Using 'halfs' as the plural (correct is 'halves').
Compare Half with Part, Fraction, Segment, Division, Portion
Half appears in
Half in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
نصف
واحد من جزئين متساويين لشيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অর্ধেক
কোনো কিছুর সমান দুই ভাগের এক ভাগ।
- GermanDeutsch
Hälfte
Ein Teil von zweien, die gleich groß sind.
- SpanishEspañol
Mitad
Una de las dos partes iguales de algo.
- Persianفارسی
نصف
یکی از دو قسمت مساوی یک چیز.
- FrenchFrançais
Moitié
Une des deux parties égales de quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आधा
किसी चीज़ के दो बराबर हिस्सों में से एक।
- ItalianItaliano
Metà
Una delle due parti uguali di qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Metade
Uma de duas partes iguais de algo.
- RussianРусский
Половина
Одна из двух равных частей чего-либо.
- Urduاردو
آدھا
کسی چیز کے دو برابر حصوں میں سے ایک۔
- Chinese中文
一半
某物的两个相等部分之一。
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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.