halfpenny

The word “halfpenny” has 3 syllables: half-pen-ny

It's pronounced as /ˈhæfˌpɛni/


What is synonym and antonym for halfpenny?

In the thesaurus, “halfpenny” has 37 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for halfpenny along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for halfpenny

  • ace
  • atom
  • crumb
  • dab
  • dash
  • dribble
  • driblet
  • drop
  • fleck
  • fraction
  • grain
  • granule
  • iota
  • jot
  • kenning
  • lick
  • minim
  • mite
  • modicum
  • molecule
  • morsel
  • mote
  • mouthful
  • ounce
  • particle
  • patch
  • pinch
  • scrap
  • scruple
  • shred
  • smidgen
  • smidgeon
  • smidgin
  • snippet
  • taste
  • whisper
  • whit

Antonyms for halfpenny

Meanings of halfpenny

  • noun
    1. (plural: halfpennies) A discontinued British coin worth half of one penny (old or new).
    2. (plural: halfpence) A quantity of money worth half a penny.
  • adjective
    1. Costing or worth one halfpenny.

Example Sentences

  • The coin collector's prized possession was an ancient halfpenny from the 18th century.
  • During the Great Depression, a halfpenny could still buy a small candy.
  • In the historical market, a candy bar cost just a halfpenny, making it an affordable treat.
  • During the economic downturn, workers often received meager wages, sometimes just a single halfpenny for a day's labor.
  • During the Great Depression, every halfpenny counted for families struggling to make ends meet.

On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to halfpenny, such as: ace, atom, bushel, chunk, crumb, dab, dash.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • kenning
  • lick
  • minim
  • mite
  • modicum
  • molecule
  • mote
  • ounce
  • particle
  • pinch
  • shred
  • smidge
  • smidgeon
  • smidgin
  • strain
  • streak
  • taste
  • tittle
  • whisper
  • whit

kenning

  • accept
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  • cognizing
  • comprehending
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  • minim
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