Basic Details
Word: Half
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun, Adverb
Meaning: A portion that is equal to 50% of a whole; one part out of two equal parts.
Synonyms: Portion, Moiety, Fraction
Antonyms: Whole, Complete, Entire
Idioms and Phrases
- Half a loaf is better than none: It's better to have something than nothing at all. Example: "Even though he didn't get the job he wanted, he felt that half a loaf is better than none when he received a part-time position."
- Give someone half a chance: To provide someone an opportunity to succeed. Example: "If you give her half a chance, she will prove her skills to everyone."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She only ate half of her sandwich because she was not very hungry.
Example 2: The movie was so interesting that we watched it twice, but half of it was just as good as the whole.
Example 3: He completed half of his homework before taking a break.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "half" comes from the Old English word "healf," which means 'part' or 'division'? This shows how long humans have been using the concept of splitting things into parts!
Famous Quote
"The hardest walk is walking alone, but it's also the walk that makes you the strongest." Unknown, reminding us that sometimes, alone can be just a half step to finding strength.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "half" mean?
a) A part equal to 25% of something
b) A portion equal to 50% of something
c) A whole item
d) More than one item
Answer: b) A portion equal to 50% of something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "half"?
a) Whole
b) Moiety
c) Complete
d) Entire
Answer: b) Moiety
3. Which word is an antonym of "half"?
a) Portion
b) Moiety
c) Complete
d) Fraction
Answer: c) Complete
4. Which sentence uses "half" correctly?
a) She has half the book finished.
b) He ran half marathons every day.
c) They filled the cup half because it was empty.
d) I bought half the store yesterday.
Answer: a) She has half the book finished.
5. What does the idiom "Half a loaf is better than none" mean?
a) Having something is better than having nothing at all.
b) It is better to be alone than with someone.
c) Having a little is worse than having nothing.
d) To share equally is always necessary.
Answer: a) Having something is better than having nothing at all.
