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half
The plural form of half is halves
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- noun plural half one of two equal or approximately equal parts of a divisible whole, as an object, or unit of measure or time; a part of a whole equal or almost equal to the remainder. 1
- noun plural half a quantity or amount equal to such a part (½). 1
- noun plural half Sports. either of two equal periods of play, usually with an intermission or rest period separating them. Compare quarter (def 10). 1
- noun plural half one of two; a part of a pair. 1
- noun plural half Informal. half dollar. the sum of 50 cents: Four dimes and two nickels make a half. 1
- noun plural half Baseball. either of the two units of play into which an inning is divided, the visiting team batting in the first unit and the home team batting in the second. 1
- noun plural half Football. a halfback. 1
- noun plural half British Informal. a half-crown coin. the sum of a half crown; two shillings, sixpence. a half pint: He ordered a half of ale. 1