3half adjective
always used before a noun 1 : equal or nearly equal in size, value, amount, etc., to one half of something
▪ a half cup of coffee ▪ He owns a half share in the company. ▪ a half pound of cheese ▪ a half million people ▪ a half mile away ▪ a half circle ▪ a half dozen [=six] eggs — see also half hour, half price 2 : not complete : partial
▪ She looked at him with a shy half smile. — often used in combination ▪ a shy half-smile ▪ We need resolute action, not timid half-measures.
▪ a half cup of coffee ▪ He owns a half share in the company. ▪ a half pound of cheese ▪ a half million people ▪ a half mile away ▪ a half circle ▪ a half dozen [=six] eggs — see also half hour, half price
▪ She looked at him with a shy half smile. — often used in combination ▪ a shy half-smile ▪ We need resolute action, not timid half-measures.
