What does one-half mean?
One-half means One of two equal parts (1/2, ½, 0.5)..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
One of two equal parts (1/2, ½, 0.5)..
As the series is extended to ever higher numbers, the fraction fluctuates among values a little greater than or equal to one-half, but the general trend moves closer and closer to exactly one-half.
Use one-half when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
One-half means One of two equal parts (1/2, ½, 0.5)..
Common synonyms include half.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
As the series is extended to ever higher numbers, the fraction fluctuates among values a little greater than or equal to one-half, but the general trend moves closer and closer to exactly one-half.
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