English · Daily Life
half
/hɑːf/
[/hɑːf/]
one of two equal parts
Beginnernoun
Definition
A half is one of two equal parts that something is divided into.
Example
I gave him half of my sandwich.
I gave him half of my sandwich.
Etymology
From Old English 'healf', meaning 'side' or 'part'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used daily when sharing or measuring.