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1. half-breed
noun. an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different races (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry).
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Etymology
- half-breed (English)
- breed (English)
- half- (English)
2. half-hour
noun. ['ˈhæˌfaʊɝ'] a half of an hour.
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Etymology
- half-hour (English)
- half- (English)
- hour (English)
- houre (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. better
adjective. ['ˈbɛtɝ'] (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another.
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Etymology
- better (English)
- better (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. better
adjective. ['ˈbɛtɝ'] (comparative of `good') changed for the better in health or fitness.
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Etymology
- better (English)
- better (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. better
adjective. ['ˈbɛtɝ'] (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable.
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Etymology
- better (English)
- better (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. better
adverb. ['ˈbɛtɝ'] from a position of superiority or authority.
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Etymology
- better (English)
- better (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. half
adjective. ['ˈhæf'] consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity.