Half vs. Halves
Difference Between Half and Halves
Halfadjective
Consisting of a half (1/2, 50%).
a half bushel; a half hour; a half dollar; a half viewHalfadjective
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
a half dream; half knowledgeHalfadjective
(of a sibling) Having one parent (rather than two) in common.
Halfadjective
(rare, of a relative other than a sibling) Related through one common grandparent or ancestor rather than two.
Halfadverb
In two equal parts or to an equal degree.
Halfadverb
In some part approximating a half.
Halfadverb
Partially; imperfectly.
half-colored; half done; half-hearted; half persuaded; half consciousHe does sometimes half wish to change his life, but it is too difficult.Halfnoun
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
I ate the slightly smaller half of the apple.You don't know the half of it.Halfnoun
(sports) One of the two opposite parts of the playing field of various sports, in which each starts the game.
Halfnoun
Half of a standard measure; frequently used (British) for half a pint of beer or cider.
Halfnoun
(preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.
Three-quarters minus a quarter is a half.Halfnoun
(obsolete) Part; side; behalf.
Halfnoun
Any of the three terms at Eton College, for Michaelmas, Lent, and summer.
Halfnoun
(slang) A half sibling.
Halfnoun
A child ticket.
Halfverb
To halve.
Halfpreposition
A half-hour after, thirty minutes after used with the number of the hour.
Halfnoun
one of two equal parts of a divisible whole;
half a loafhalf an houra century and one halfHalfnoun
in various games or performances: either of two periods of play separated by an interval
Halfadjective
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity;
a half chickenlasted a half hourHalfadjective
partial;
gave me a half smilehe did only a half jobHalfadjective
(of siblings) related through one parent only;
a half brotherhalf sisterHalfadverb
partially or to the extent of a half;
he was half hidden by the bushes
