1. One of two equal parts of a divisible whole
   "half a loaf"; "half an hour"; "a century and one half"; "He ate one-half of the pizza";
   - one-half
    
2. One of two time periods in certain sports or performances, separated by an interval
   "The home team was leading at the end of the first half"

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"

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