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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of half form-of, plural

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of halve form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

allotmentallowancebig endbigger halfbipartitionbisect

Example

More examples

"You shouldn't do things by halves."

Related phrases

by halves

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