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Definition half past etc in British English

half past etc phrase

phrase

In spoken British English people often say ‘half one’, ‘half two’ etc, which has the same meaning as ‘half past one’, ‘half past two’ etc: Shall we meet about half four? (=4.30 pm)

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30 minutes after one o'clock/two o'clock etc

Example

The shops close at half past five.

Synonyms and related words
0900/1300 etc hours about advanced
Definition half past etc in British English