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half a day vs half of day

Both "half a day" and "half of day" are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. "Half a day" is the correct and more commonly used phrase when referring to a duration of time equal to half of a day. On the other hand, "half of day" is not a standard phrase and is not commonly used in English.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 856 views

half a day

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a duration of time equal to half of a day.

Use "half a day" when you want to express a period of time that is half of a day in duration.

Examples:

  • I will be out of the office for half a day.
  • It took us half a day to complete the project.
  • She spent half a day at the beach.
  • The journey lasted half a day.
  • He dedicated half a day to volunteering.

Alternatives:

  • half of the day
  • half the day
  • half a day's worth
  • half a day's time
  • half a day's duration

half of day

This phrase is not a standard or commonly used expression in English. It is incorrect to use "half of day" when referring to a duration of time.

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