The phrase "more than half" is spelled using the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) as /mɔːr ðən hɑːf/. The letter "o" represents the open-mid back rounded vowel, while "a" represents the open back unrounded vowel. The letter "r" is pronounced with a slight trill in most accents, and the voiced dental fricative "th" is represented by the combination of the letters "th". The word "than" is pronounced with the same vowel sound as "cat", while the letter "f" is pronounced as a voiceless labiodental fricative.
The phrase "more than half" refers to a quantity or proportion that exceeds 50% or a majority. It signifies a situation where the amount or number in question is greater than half of the total or whole. It is often used to describe different scenarios, such as statistics, percentages, or ratios, where the value surpasses the midpoint between two extremes or divides an overall quantity into two unequal parts.
In terms of quantity or numerical values, "more than half" indicates that the specific amount is larger than half of the total count. For instance, if there are 100 marbles in a bag and someone claims that "more than half" are red, it means that there are more than 50 red marbles in the bag.
This phrase can also denote a majority in scenarios involving votes, opinions, or agreements. If a decision requires more than half of the participants to agree, it implies that the majority's support is necessary for the resolution to pass.
In general, "more than half" expresses a situation where the value, quantity, or opinion being discussed exceeds the midpoint or dominates over the less significant portion. It emphasizes a clear, decisive majority rather than an equal or evenly divided proportion.