A HALF LESS THAN

Definition: Indicating a quantity that is half of or reduced by a certain amount compared to another.

Synonyms: Slightly Fewer, Nearly Half, Just Under Half, Slightly Less, Almost Half

Usage Examples in Sentences

#1
The soccer team won by a score of a half less than their opponents.
#2
The movie ended a half less than the projected runtime.
#3
The student completed the assignment in a time a half less than what was initially expected.
#4
She completed the task in a half less than the time allotted, impressing her boss.
#5
The athlete trained for a half less than the usual duration but still achieved excellent results.
#6
The restaurant reduced the portion size by a half less than before, citing customer feedback.
#7
A half less than what I expected, the final score still disappointed me.
#8
The vase was filled a half less than I remembered from the previous arrangement.
#9
A half less than what was expected is still a significant achievement.
#10
The company's revenue this quarter is a half less than last year's earnings.
#11
The temperature dropped to a half less than what was forecasted.
#12
The distance he covered was a half less than the length of the marathon.

Usage Example in Conversation

A: Could you please provide a cost estimate for the project?B: Sure, the estimated cost is $500,000.A: That seems a bit high for our budget. Is there any way to reduce it?B: We can certainly work on reducing it. How about I aim for $250,000, which is a half less than the initial estimate?A: That would be much more manageable for us. Thank you for considering that.
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