halfpennies
/ˈhæfˌpɛniz/
NOUN
1. Small amounts or tiny quantities
Very small amounts, portions, or quantities of something, especially when considered insignificant or negligible.
1.1. Tiny amounts and quantities
Used figuratively to describe extremely small quantities, fragments, or portions of something, emphasizing their limited size or insignificance.
Synonyms
- bits
- fragments
- particles
- specks
- flecks
- grains
- scraps
- slivers
- shreds
- snippets
- traces
- iotas
- mites
- smidgens
- modicums
- morsels
- driblets
- whits
Antonyms
- abundances
- heaps
- masses
- mountains
- quantities
- profusions
- volumes
- loads
Examples
- Only halfpennies of information remained after the extensive editing process.
- The researcher collected halfpennies of evidence from several incomplete records.
- There were merely halfpennies of food left after the long journey.
- The old manuscript survived in halfpennies, scattered across different archives.
Related Words
NOUN
2. Historical British halfpenny coins
Coins formerly used in Britain, each representing half the value of one penny. The term is the plural form of halfpenny.
2.1. Historical British currency
Used to refer to multiple British halfpenny coins, particularly in historical discussions of currency, old monetary systems, coin collecting, and everyday transactions.
Synonyms
- halfpence
- half-pennies
- half-penny coins
Examples
- Halfpennies were once commonly used in everyday transactions before the coin was withdrawn from circulation.
- The antique collection contained several Victorian halfpennies in excellent condition.
- Children in the past often saved their halfpennies to buy sweets and small toys.
Related Words
- pennies
- pence
- farthings
- shillings
- coins
- British currency
- old money
- decimalization