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The meaning of the word "Half" in English


Half a. : Consisting of a moiety, or half; as, a half bushel; a half hour; a half dollar; a half view.

Half a. : Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect; as, a half dream; half knowledge.

Half adv. : In an equal part or degree; in some pa/ appro/mating a half; partially; imperfectly; as, half-colored, half done, half-hearted, half persuaded, half conscious.

Half a. : Part; side; behalf.

Half a. : One of two equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided; -- sometimes followed by of; as, a half of an apple.

Half v. t. : To halve. [Obs.] See Halve.

Example:
Can I substitute Half and Half for milk in a cheese cake I am baking?

Taxonomy
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Defination from the web:
Selling previously owned books, CDs, movies, and video games at substantial discounts. Users can sell their used products here as well. 

synonyms
  (noun) one-half
  (noun) common fraction
  (noun) period of play
  (noun) play
  (noun) playing period
  (noun) simple fraction
antonyms
  (adjective) whole
similar terms
  (adjective) fractional
  (adjective) incomplete
  (adjective) uncomplete


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