HALF
/hɑːf/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition
Definition of HALF
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
"I ate the slightly smaller half of the apple."
Half of a standard measure; frequently used for half a pint of beer or cider.
(preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.
"Three-quarters minus a quarter is a half."
To halve.
Consisting of a half (1/2, 50%).
"a half bushel; a half hour; a half dollar; a half view"
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
"a half dream; half knowledge"
(of a sibling) Having one parent (rather than two) in common.
In two equal parts or to an equal degree.
Examples of HALF in a Sentence
- "I ate the slightly smaller half of the apple."
- "Three-quarters minus a quarter is a half."
- "a half bushel; a half hour; a half dollar; a half view"
- "a half dream; half knowledge"
Word Details
Is HALF a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HALF is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HALF are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HALF
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | a | l | f | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HALF
7 words from the letters in HALF
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use HALF in Word Games
HALF is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HALF is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HALF to find 7 additional valid words.