ha'f

Adjective

half (not comparable)

1. Consisting of a half (½, 50%).
   • a half kilo

   Synonyms:

   semi-, hemi-, demi-

2. Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
   • a half truth
3. Having one parent (rather than two) in common.
   • a half brother or half sister
4. Related through one common grandparent or ancestor rather than two.
   • a half uncle or half aunt or half cousin

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