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1. One of two equal parts of a divisible whole
   "half an hour"; "a century and one half"; "half a loaf";
   - one-half
    
2. One of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval

1. Consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
   "a half chicken"; "lasted a half hour"
    
2. Partial
   "gave me a half smile"; "he did only a half job"
    
3. (of siblings) related through one parent only
   "a half brother"; "half sister"

1. Partially or to the extent of a half
   "he was half hidden by the bushes"

Derived forms: halves

See also: fractional, incomplete, partial, uncomplete

Type of: common fraction, division, part, section, simple fraction, vulgar fraction [Brit]

Antonym: whole

Part of: basketball, basketball game, football, football game, hoops, period of play, play, playing period

Encyclopedia: Half