Dictionary Check: half

"half" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 10 points

Definition

adjective

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

Example: "a half chicken"
adjective

partial

Example: "gave me a half smile"
adjective

(of siblings) related through one parent only

Example: "a half brother"
Antonyms:
noun

one of two equal parts of a divisible whole

Example: "half a loaf"
Synonyms:
noun

one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval

adverb

partially or to the extent of a half

Example: "he was half hidden by the bushes"

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