half day
A "half day" typically refers to a shortened schedule, often used in work and educational contexts.
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Definition
B1Work
(common)A work schedule where an employee works for either the morning or the afternoon, but not the entire day.
Example
- She took a half day to attend a family event.
B1Education
(common)A school day where students attend classes for either the morning or the afternoon, but not the entire day.
Example
- The school had a half day due to a teachers' meeting in the afternoon.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "half day":
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