Read the dictionary definition of half. All definitions for this word.
1. one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
1. half a loaf
2. half an hour
3. a century and one half
2. one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval
3. consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
1. a half chicken
2. lasted a half hour
4. (of siblings) related through one parent only
1. a half brother
2. half sister
5. partial
1. gave me a half smile
2. he did only a half job
6. partially or to the extent of a half
1. he was half hidden by the bushes
