half-open
/ˌhæf ˈoʊpən/
half · o · pen
ˌhæf · ˈoʊ · pən
English Definition
adj. partially open
Significado en Español
entreabierto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mở một nửa, hé mở
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Example Sentence
The door was left half-open all night.
这扇门整夜都半开着。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “half-open”:
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A
sealed
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B
ajar
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C
shut
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D
closed
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B — ajar.
“half-open” means adj. partially open
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A cold night draft came in through the ______ bedroom window.
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A
half-open
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B
shut
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C
sealed
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D
locked
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A — half-open.
“half-open” means adj. partially open
Common questions about “half-open”
What does “half-open” mean?
half-open — adj. partially open. In Chinese: 半开的.
How do you pronounce “half-open”?
half-open is pronounced /ˌhæf ˈoʊpən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: half · o · pen.
How do you use “half-open” in a sentence?
The door was left half-open all night. (这扇门整夜都半开着。)
What are synonyms for “half-open”?
ajar, partly open — all close in meaning to half-open (adj. partially open).
Is “half-open” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. half-open appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
