Phrase guide

first half

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The period of play before half time, as opposed to the second half.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: second half

2

noun

Meaning 2

the first of two halves of play

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: half

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Across languages

Translations

13 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: primera part — period of play before half time
  • Chinese Mandarin: 上半場 /上半场 (shàngbànchǎng) — period of play before half time
  • Chinese Mandarin: 上半時 /上半时 (shàngbànshí) — period of play before half time
  • Chinese Mandarin: 前半場 /前半场 (qiánbànchǎng) — period of play before half time
  • Finnish: alkupuolisko — period of play before half time
  • Finnish: ensimmäinen puoliaika — period of play before half time
  • German: erste Halbzeit — period of play before half time
  • Japanese: 前半戦 (zenhansen) — period of play before half time
  • Korean: 전반전 (jeonbanjeon) — period of play before half time
  • Portuguese: primeiro tempo — period of play before half time
  • Spanish: primer tiempo — period of play before half time
  • Spanish: primera parte — period of play before half time
  • Telugu: ప్రథమార్ధం (prathamārdhaṁ) — period of play before half time