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Meaning of half to death | Babel Free

Adverb CEFR C1

Definitions

To an extreme or excessive degree, related to how a person feels or is affected.

excessive, not-comparable

Examples

“Jim scared her half to death when he approached her with such an unusual strut.”
“He was beaten half to death during the fight.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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