A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.
The division of a genus into two species; a division into two subordinate parts.
A phase of the moon when it appears half lit and half dark, as at the quadratures.
Such a division involving apparently incompatible or opposite principles; a duality.
The division of a class into two disjoint subclasses that are together comprehensive, as the division of man into white and not white.
Division and subdivision; bifurcation, as of a stem of a plant or a vein of the body into two parts as it proceeds from its origin; often successive.
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
abbreviated form for half marathon.
Half of a standard measure, chiefly: (Britain) half a pint of beer or cider.
One of the two opposite parts of the playing field of various sports, in which each starts the game.
The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.
Any of the three terms at Eton College, for Michaelmas, Lent, and summer.
A half sibling.
A call reminding performers that the performance will begin in thirty minutes.
Partially; imperfectly.
In some part approximating a half.
In two equal parts or to an equal degree.
Practically, nearly.
Half past; a half-hour (30 minutes) after the last hour.
A half-hour to (preceding) the next hour.
Related through one common grandparent or ancestor rather than two.
Consisting of a half (½, 50%).
Having one parent (rather than two) in common.
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.