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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State funds will cover half of the incentive amount, and auto manufacturers will cover the other half.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026
All 16 teams in the other half of the draw are potential World Cup final opponents for England.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
The B&O was capitalized at $3 million, with half of the stock sold to the state of Maryland and the city of Baltimore, the other half to an eager public.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
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
From the outside, though, Axel sees the other half of the tree.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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