Not half

adverb

Very much, a lot, certainly.

I'm not half tired after that long walk.
Visual representation of "not half" - Very much, a lot, certainly

Often appears as...

  • not half bad
  • not half good

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adverb

Not nearly, less than, not at all.

The movie was not half interesting as the book.
Visual representation of "not half" - not nearly, less than, not at all

Often appears as...

  • not half interesting
  • not half exciting

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adverb

Very much, a lot, certainly.

I'm not half tired after that long walk.
Visual representation of "not half" - Very much, a lot, certainly

Often appears as...

  • not half bad
  • not half good

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adverb

Not nearly, less than, not at all.

The movie was not half interesting as the book.
Visual representation of "not half" - not nearly, less than, not at all

Often appears as...

  • not half interesting
  • not half exciting

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "not half"
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Expressing Surprise

Use 'not half' when you want to show you're surprised by how much or to what extent something is true.

Illustration for Expressing Surprise
He's not half clever, solving that puzzle so quickly!
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Understated Approval

'Not half' can hint that you're impressed or approve of something, often in an understated way.

Illustration for Understated Approval
Your homemade cake is not half delicious!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Intensity Amplifier

'Not half' can amplify a quality to show intensity, similar to 'very' or 'extremely.'

Illustration for Intensity Amplifier
It's not half cold today, I should've worn a coat!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expressing Surprise

Use 'not half' when you want to show you're surprised by how much or to what extent something is true.

Illustration for Expressing Surprise
He's not half clever, solving that puzzle so quickly!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Understated Approval

'Not half' can hint that you're impressed or approve of something, often in an understated way.

Illustration for Understated Approval
Your homemade cake is not half delicious!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Intensity Amplifier

'Not half' can amplify a quality to show intensity, similar to 'very' or 'extremely.'

Illustration for Intensity Amplifier
It's not half cold today, I should've worn a coat!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expressing Surprise

Use 'not half' when you want to show you're surprised by how much or to what extent something is true.

Illustration for Expressing Surprise
He's not half clever, solving that puzzle so quickly!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Understated Approval

'Not half' can hint that you're impressed or approve of something, often in an understated way.

Illustration for Understated Approval
Your homemade cake is not half delicious!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Intensity Amplifier

'Not half' can amplify a quality to show intensity, similar to 'very' or 'extremely.'

Illustration for Intensity Amplifier
It's not half cold today, I should've worn a coat!
Visual representation of the word "Not half"

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