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In some senses, half-done is marked as humorous. Watch for register when choosing this word.
half-done
adj 2
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2ADJ.
left
VERB + HALF-DONE
leave, leaves, work
Definitions
adj
1
Semicompleted.
You'll not be leavin' my jobsite when the job's but half-done!
2
Half-cooked; less than well-done.
Near-synonyms: medium rare, medium; undercooked
You'll not be servin' me meat that's but half-done!
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You'll not be leavin' my jobsite when the job's but half-done!
Wiktionary02
Near-synonyms: medium rare, medium; undercooked
Wiktionary03
You'll not be servin' me meat that's but half-done!
Wiktionary04
He got tired of the work, and left it half-done.
Tatoeba · #29083705
This work is half-done.
Tatoeba · #226898206
Don't leave your work half-done.
Tatoeba · #12781970Usage Notes
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