And a half

phrase

Equal to 1.5 of the mentioned thing.

She is a year and a half old.
Visual representation of "and a half" - equal to 1.5 of the mentioned thing

Often appears as...

  • hour and a half
  • year and a half
phrase

A lot of or greatly.

This project was a challenge and a half.
Visual representation of "and a half" - a lot of or greatly

Often appears as...

  • challenge and a half
  • job and a half

Usage tips

Approving

Colloquial

phrase

Equal to 1.5 of the mentioned thing.

She is a year and a half old.
Visual representation of "and a half" - equal to 1.5 of the mentioned thing

Often appears as...

  • hour and a half
  • year and a half
phrase

A lot of or greatly.

This project was a challenge and a half.
Visual representation of "and a half" - a lot of or greatly

Often appears as...

  • challenge and a half
  • job and a half

Usage tips

Approving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "and a half"
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Quantitative Precision

Use 'and a half' for precise measurement, adding extra half to the whole number.

Illustration for Quantitative Precision
I need an hour and a half to finish this.
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Common Phrases

Often found in age or time expressions, suggesting it's frequently about duration or growth.

Illustration for Common Phrases
He waited a year and a half for a reply.
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Not Always Literal

Sometimes used to emphasize the considerable size, length, or number, rather than exact measure.

Illustration for Not Always Literal
We walked for miles, it felt like ten miles and a half!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Quantitative Precision

Use 'and a half' for precise measurement, adding extra half to the whole number.

Illustration for Quantitative Precision
I need an hour and a half to finish this.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Common Phrases

Often found in age or time expressions, suggesting it's frequently about duration or growth.

Illustration for Common Phrases
He waited a year and a half for a reply.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Always Literal

Sometimes used to emphasize the considerable size, length, or number, rather than exact measure.

Illustration for Not Always Literal
We walked for miles, it felt like ten miles and a half!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Quantitative Precision

Use 'and a half' for precise measurement, adding extra half to the whole number.

Illustration for Quantitative Precision
I need an hour and a half to finish this.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Common Phrases

Often found in age or time expressions, suggesting it's frequently about duration or growth.

Illustration for Common Phrases
He waited a year and a half for a reply.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Always Literal

Sometimes used to emphasize the considerable size, length, or number, rather than exact measure.

Illustration for Not Always Literal
We walked for miles, it felt like ten miles and a half!
Visual representation of the word "And a half"

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