halfy
9.7
Partly finished and not completely done
- adjective
- /ˈhælfi/
- UK
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- She only halfy understands the instructions, which is why she keeps asking questions.
Examples
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I received a halfy completed report that needs more details before submission.
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The project is still halfy done, so we need to plan another meeting to finish it.
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I want to go halfies.
Synonyms
halfway
vshalfy
118
2.1
Only partly done and not enough to be complete
describes a partial degree rather than a stage or point
incomplete
vshalfy
108
3.4
Not finished because some parts or steps are missing
suggests only partial completion or degree rather than missing essentials
half-done
vshalfy
8
3.4
Only partly finished and not ready to use
refers to a general partial state rather than a specific task stage
incompletely
vshalfy
2
3.4
Partly done and not finished
is an informal label for partial state rather than manner of action
semifinished
vshalfy
1
4.4
Partly made and needing more work before it can be used or sold
is an informal word for partial or unfinished things
Antonyms
How Complete
Surface Forms
halfy positive
Morphology
Etymology
Halfy comes from the common word half meaning 'one of two equal parts' and the ending -y that makes words mean 'kind of' or 'characterized by'. So halfy means 'partly' or 'not whole'.