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half-dozen

/ˌhæfˈdʌz.ən/

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adjective

/ˌhæfˈdʌz.ən/B1formal
  • ruПрилагательное, означающее состоящий из шести предметов или равный шести.

An adjective meaning consisting of or amounting to six items.

  1. Quantity of sixA2formal

    Denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units.

    ruПолдюжины

    • She bought a half-dozen eggs from the store.
    • He ordered a half-dozen roses for her birthday.
    • The recipe calls for a half-dozen apples.

    Synonymshalf a dozensix

Forms
  • more half-dozen comparative form
  • most half-dozen superlative form