Pronunciation: /hæf ˈbɜrθ.deɪ/
noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'half birthday' is a noun as it represents a specific type of celebration.
A1 My half birthday is six months after my actual birthday.
A2 I like to celebrate my half birthday with a small party.
B1 For my half birthday, I usually just have a nice dinner with my family.
B2 Some people like to throw big parties for their half birthday, but I prefer a more low-key celebration.
C1 As I get older, I find that celebrating my half birthday helps break up the year and gives me something to look forward to.
C2 My friends and I have a tradition of going on a weekend trip to celebrate our half birthdays together.
adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'half' is an adjective as it describes the type of birthday being celebrated, which is midway between two annual birthdays.
A1 My half birthday is six months after my actual birthday.
A2 Some people celebrate their half birthday with a small party.
B1 I like to acknowledge my half birthday by treating myself to a special dessert.
B2 For my half birthday, I usually go out for a nice dinner with friends.
C1 Celebrating my half birthday has become a fun tradition among my friends and family.
C2 As I get older, I find myself paying more attention to my half birthday than my actual birthday.
formal Some cultures celebrate a child's half birthday when they turn six months old.
informal I can't believe it's already your half birthday! Time flies.
slang Let's throw a party for your half birthday, it'll be lit!
figurative Reaching my half birthday in my career made me reflect on my accomplishments so far.
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