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The last season of 'Rescue Me' is going to be very sort of half and half: it's how you think 'Rescue Me' would end versus something very outside the box. And, they do it in this sort of perfect way - it's only nine episodes, you know. Very stream-lined.
Callie Thorne

Meaning of "half and half" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HALF AND HALF

half and half  [hɑːf ənd hɑːf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HALF AND HALF

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Half and half is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES HALF AND HALF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Half and half

Half and half refers to various beverages or liquid foods made of an equal-parts mixture of two substances, including dairy products, alcoholic beverages, and soft drinks. The United States dairy product known as half and half is a mixture of one part milk to one part cream.

Definition of half and half in the English dictionary

The definition of half and half in the dictionary is of half one thing and half another thing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HALF AND HALF


arf
ɑːf
autograph
ˈɔːtəˌɡrɑːf
barf
bɑːf
behalf
bɪˈhɑːf
calf
kɑːf
chaff
tʃɑːf
chronograph
ˈkrɒnəˌɡrɑːf
flagstaff
ˈflæɡstɑːf
giraffe
dʒɪˈrɑːf
graph
ɡrɑːf
haaf
hɑːf
half
hɑːf
laugh
lɑːf
lithograph
ˈlɪθəˌɡrɑːf
monograph
ˈmɒnəˌɡrɑːf
paragraph
ˈpærəˌɡrɑːf
photograph
ˈfəʊtəˌɡrɑːf
scarf
skɑːf
second-half
ˌsɛkəndˈhɑːf
staff
stɑːf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HALF AND HALF

half a dozen
half an eye
half an hour
half board
half coupling
half eagle
half fare
half frame
half gainer
half holiday
half landing
half measure
half measures
half pay
half pint
half rest
half seas over
half step
half term
half tiger

WORDS THAT END LIKE HALF AND HALF

better half
by half
centre half
fly half
half-and-half
left half
not half
out-half
outside half
return half
scrum half
stand-off half
time and a half

Synonyms and antonyms of half and half in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «half and half» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HALF AND HALF

Find out the translation of half and half to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of half and half from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «half and half» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

各半
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mitad y mitad
570 millions of speakers

English

half and half
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आधा और आधा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نصف ونصف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

половина на половину
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

meio a meio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অর্ধেক আর অর্ধেক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

moitié-moitié
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Separuh dan separuh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

halb und halb
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

半々の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

반반
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Setengah lan setengah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

một nửa và một nửa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாதி பாதி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अर्धा आणि अर्धा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yarı yarıya
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

metà e metà
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pół na pół
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

половина на половину
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

jumătate și jumătate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μισό και μισό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

half en half
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hälften och hälften
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

halv og en halv
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HALF AND HALF»

The term «half and half» is regularly used and occupies the 59.976 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HALF AND HALF» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about half and half

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3 QUOTES WITH «HALF AND HALF»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word half and half.
1
Richard Madden
I think it's good for an actor to bounce between stuff on camera and stuff in theatre. If I could do half and half every year I would be a very, very happy man.
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James Mercer
I tend to write a pretty half and half split of, like, slow, morose things and then sort of more upbeat stuff.
3
Callie Thorne
The last season of 'Rescue Me' is going to be very sort of half and half: it's how you think 'Rescue Me' would end versus something very outside the box. And, they do it in this sort of perfect way - it's only nine episodes, you know. Very stream-lined.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HALF AND HALF»

Discover the use of half and half in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to half and half and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Half and Half: Writers on Growing Up Biracial and Bicultural
Through the lens of personal experience, these essays offer a broader spectrum of meaning for race and culture. And in the process, they map a new ethnic terrain that transcends racial and cultural division. From the Hardcover edition.
Claudine C. O'Hearn, 2008
2
Half and Half
Lately even Fiona’s confused about who she really is. “A realistic, gentle and funny tale.”—Detroit News & Free Press “Readers will identify with Fiona’s struggle to fit in.”—Publishers Weekly From the Hardcover edition.
Lensey Namioka, 2008
3
Half and Half
1m, 2f / Comedy / Unit Set In Half and Half, James Sherman explores marriages past and present in two related one-act plays.
James Sherman, 2008
4
Half and Half
It's Friday night at the local roadside diner when Roy stops in to fuel up for a night of gambling.
Betsy Miller, 2011
5
The Joy Luck Club
Encompassing two generations and a rich blend of Chinese and American history, the story of four struggling, strong women also reveals their daughter's memories and feelings.
Amy Tan, 2006
6
Half and Half- -Plays and Prose
Irving A. Leitner. WILLIAMS: Ain't we all? I mean, ain't we all tryin' to figure out who we are? SIDERIS: I'm talking about me now, Mr. Williams, so please let me proceed. For all intents and purposes, if things had taken a different turn in my ...
Irving A. Leitner, 2010
7
Han to Han: Otherwise, Half and Half; Being Impressions ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Yotsu Me, 2010
8
Half and Half
Charts the relationship between two brothers, from the beautiful but ambiguous memories of childhood, through years of estrangement to a tentative reunion.
Daniel Keene, 2002
9
Baran and Dawber's Diseases of the Nails and their Management
Four years later, Lindsay [410] examined the nails of 1500 consecutive admissions and noted that 25 had what he termed “half-and-half nails” (Fig. 7.32) . Twenty-one (84%) had azotemia of chronic renail failure while three additional patients ...
Robert Baran, David A. R. de Berker, Mark Holzberg, 2012
10
New Cook Book
Evaporated milk is also available in low-fat and fat-free versions. Evaporated milk is not interchangeable with sweetened condensed milk. Fat-free half-and-half: Made mostly from skim milk, with carrageenan for body, this product can bring a ...
Better Homes and Gardens Books, Jennifer Darling, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HALF AND HALF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term half and half is used in the context of the following news items.
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Asics Gel Lyte 3 "50/50" - Keeping Things Fair For Those Involved
The upper is constructed of mesh and leather material, and is tackled by a classic half and half color scheme. The toe and inner lining is all ... «KicksOnFire.com, Jul 15»
2
Military brides walk away with free gowns from annual dress …
Holihan estimated the ratio at about half and half between brides marrying a military spouse, or who are in the military themselves, adding that ... «The Virginian-Pilot, Jul 15»
3
How to save a too spicy dish
If you are trying to cut down on the sugar in ice tea, ask for half and half cut tea. This helps cut down on the calories, too. Dear Granny,. «Richmond Register, Jul 15»
4
The MRP: Where confusion reigns supreme
“I'm half and half,” he said. “I thought he let go of the arm pretty quickly after the umpire blew the whistle.” While comparisons were made with ... «Fox Sports, Jul 15»
5
New Jersey Real Estate Industry Still Struggling Despite Recovery …
Although this can be considered as a half and half good/bad news, there are still some who know and believe that the New Jersey real estate ... «Realty Today, Jul 15»
6
The Need for Embiid: Is Sam Hinkie's plan wrecked?
If they thought it was half and half that his feet would end up OK, would that have made the risk worth taking? What if it was only 1 in 3? 1 in 4? «Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, Jul 15»
7
ALTAR CALL: Spiritual fitness 'vital'
“Those who begin their Christian life by being half and half, whatever may be their intentions, will at last be found enlisted on the enemy's side,” ... «Nation News, Jul 15»
8
Another Supra Boats PWT win for Harley Clifford
A Madonna is where a rider grabs the board and sticks a leg out to the side, while the half and half is two shoves, combined with a floater on top ... «Wake, Wind and Surf, Jul 15»
9
Hau'oli Kikaha Displays His Value to the New Orleans Saints
He told the New Orleans Advocates's Joel E. Erickson, “It's half and half. “So a lot more coverage responsibility, but same deal. Sit on the edge ... «With The First Pick, Jul 15»
10
KC Chiefs: Alex Smith Considered Below Average Quarterback
It seems to be about half and half in Chiefs fans' opinions as to if Smith is good or not, but Andy Benoit of Sports Illustrated shared his own ... «KC Kingdom, Jul 15»

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