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
- bushel
- chunk
- gob
- lump
- quantity
- slab
- volume
Meanings of halfpenny
- noun
- (plural: halfpennies) A discontinued British coin worth half of one penny (old or new).
- (plural: halfpence) A quantity of money worth half a penny.
- adjective
- 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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