half

adj//haf//

halv, halvt, hälft, halva, del, halvlek, planhalva

  1. Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.

  2. (of a sibling) Having one parent (rather than two) in common.

  3. (of a relative other than a sibling) Related through one common grandparent or ancestor rather than two.

  4. In two equal parts or to an equal degree.

  5. One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.

  6. (British) half a pint of beer or cider. (Refusing a pint) Just a half, thank you. (Offering to top up a pint glass) Do you want a half in that? (Minimizing the amount of drink taken) A swift half at the Pear Tree.

  7. (preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.

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