other half
Americannoun
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the people of an economic class clearly different from one's own or from that to which reference is being made.
a glimpse of how the other half lives.
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Informal. one's spouse.
Example Sentences
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The Medicare trust fund is primarily financed by a 2.9% payroll tax, half of which is paid by the employer and the other half by the employee.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026
The other half of cattle moving through the plant were culled dairy cows and livestock from the southeastern U.S. and upstate New York.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
According to the petition, Nick Reiner should have received half of the money when he turned 30, with the other half available to him five years later.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
"We caught half a yellowfin tuna once because a tiger shark took the other half," laughed Rob.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
He split the snack, stuffed half in his mouth and gave the other half to Kenzi.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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