half
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
One of two equal periods into which a game is divided.
One of the two opposite parts of the playing field of various sports, in which each starts the game.
half a pint of beer or cider. (Refusing a pint) Just a half, thank you. (Offering to top up a pint glass) Do you want a half in that? (Minimizing the amount of drink taken) A swift half at the Pear Tree.
A barrel measure of 27 gallons (half a hogshead).
The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.
Any of the three terms at Eton College, for Michaelmas, Lent, and summer.
A half sibling.
A child ticket. Two and a half to Paddington.
abbreviated form for half marathon.
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Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing