by half

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Synonyms of by halfnext
: by a great deal
too clever by half

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Be sure to adjust the spreader settings to reduce the application rate by half with this approach. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026 In Keith Andrews’ first game as a manager, Brentford were 3-0 down to Nottingham Forest by half-time, eventually losing 3-1. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Most of the breakout products retail under $30, undercutting comparable prestige serums by half or more while riding the same social-media discovery engine. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 Continue to cook until the wine has reduced by half, about 2 more minutes. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for by half

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of by half was in the 15th century

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