half-yearly
adverb · adjective
Simple meaning
Every half year, every six months.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhæfˈjɪɹli
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
Every half year, every six months
Twice in a year; semiannually.
adjective
Of which there are two in a year; once every six months semiannual; biyearly.
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This meaning: Every half year, every six months
Used this way, half-yearly is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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