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half

/hɑːf/

[/hɑːf/]

one of two equal parts

Beginnernoun

Definition

A half is one of two equal parts that something is divided into.

Example

I gave him half of my sandwich.

I gave him half of my sandwich.

Etymology

From Old English 'healf', meaning 'side' or 'part'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used daily when sharing or measuring.

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