Synonyms of the word half


HALFFRACTIONAL - INCOMPLETE - ONE-HALF - PLAY - UNCOMPLETE

half

  • adj. Consisting of a moiety, or half (1/2, 50%).
  • adj. Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial;…
  • adj. (of a sibling) Having one parent (rather than two) in common.
  • adj. (rare, of a relative other than a sibling) Related through one common grandparent or ancestor rather than…
  • adv. In two equal parts or to an equal degree; in some part approximating a half; partially; imperfectly.
  • n. One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
  • n. Half of a standard measure; frequently used (Britain) for half a pint of beer or cider.
  • n. (preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.
  • n. (obsolete) part; side; behalf.
  • n. Any of the three terms at Eton College, for Michaelmas, Lent, and summer.
  • n. (slang) A half sibling.
  • v. (transitive, obsolete) To halve.
  • prep. (Britain, Ireland) a half-hour after, thirty minutes after (used with the number of the hour).

fractional

  • adj. Pertaining to a fraction.
  • adj. Divided; fragmentary; incomplete.
  • adj. Very small; minute.
  • adj. (chemistry) Relating to a process or product of fractional distillation.
  • n. (grammar) An expression of a fractional number.
  • n. Partial ownership of a property, such as real estate or a chartered airplane, such that each partial owner…
  • n. (chemistry) Relating to a fraction in a material distillation or separation process.

incomplete

  • adj. Not complete; not filled up; not finished; not having all its parts, or not having them all adjusted;…
  • adj. (botany) Of a flower, wanting any of the usual floral organs.
  • n. Something incomplete.
  • n. A designation of being incomplete.

one-half

  • adj. Being one half of the usual dimension.

play

  • v. (intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose…
  • v. (ergative) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
  • v. (intransitive) To take part in amorous activity; to make love, fornicate; to have sex.
  • v. (transitive) To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.
  • v. (heading, transitive, intransitive) To produce music or theatre.
  • v. (heading) To behave in a particular way.
  • v. (intransitive) To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion;…
  • v. (intransitive) To move gaily; to disport.
  • v. (transitive) To put in action or motion.
  • v. (transitive) To keep in play, as a hooked fish, in order to land it.
  • v. (transitive) To manipulate or deceive someone.
  • n. (uncountable, formerly countable) Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
  • n. (uncountable) Similar activity, in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.
  • n. (uncountable, ethology) "Repeated, incompletely functional behavior differing from more serious versions…
  • n. The conduct, or course of a game.
  • n. (countable) An individual's performance in a sport or game.
  • n. (countable) (turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
  • n. (countable) A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters…
  • n. (countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
  • n. (countable) A major move by a business.
  • n. (countable) A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other…
  • n. (uncountable) The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely.
  • n. (uncountable, informal) Sexual role-playing.
  • n. (countable) A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.

uncomplete

  • adj. Obsolete form of incomplete.

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