Half past

Half past

HALF PAST /half past/
Noun United Kingdom

30 minute mark in an hour. Half hour.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Half past, that is."
"I've never seen such a Half past in all my life."

Etymology & History

British time expression. 'Half past three' = 3:30. British time terminology.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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