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section vs half

half vs section

section and half both are nouns.

section is not an adjective while half is an adjective.

section is a verb but half is not a verb.

section is not an adverb while half is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
section Yes No Yes No
half Yes Yes No Yes
As nouns, half is a hyponym of section; that is, half is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than section:
  • section: one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
  • half: one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval
Other hyponyms of section include frame, beginning, middle, end, high point, component, constituent, element, factor, ingredient, chukka, chukker, frame, inning, game, bout, round, turn, first period, second period, final period, period, quarter, over.
section (noun) half (noun)
the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval
one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
a segment of a citrus fruit
a small army unit usually having a special function
a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class
a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon
a specialized division of a large organization
a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately
(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid
a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people
a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
a land unit equal to 1 square mile
section (adjective) half (adjective)
(of siblings) related through one parent only
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
partial
section (verb) half (verb)
divide into segments
section (adverb) half (adverb)
partially or to the extent of a half
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