half
NOUNADJECTIVE
/hæf/
4 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH H
half is a valid 4-letter word worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
H4A1L1F4
4 + 1 + 1 + 4 =10 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 20TRIPLE WORD → 30
MEANING
What does half mean?
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
One of two equal parts of a divisible whole.
“half a loaf”
“half an hour”
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
2
One of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval.
BROADER
NARROWER
ADJECTIVE · 2 SENSES
1
Consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity.
“a half chicken”
“lasted a half hour”
SIMILAR
2
Partial.
“gave me a half smile”
“he did only a half job”
SIMILAR
OTHER · 2 SENSES
1
(of siblings) related through one parent only.
“a half brother”
“half sister”
ANTONYMS
2
Partially or to the extent of a half.
“he was half hidden by the bushes”