half-filled
Not quite full
Half-filled describes a container or space that is occupied to approximately fifty percent of its capacity.
The term applies literally to vessels holding liquids or solids—a half-filled glass of water, half-filled boxes in the garage—but extends to spaces like rooms or stadiums: The half-filled auditorium made the speaker nervous.
It can suggest either adequate contents or disappointing emptiness depending on context and expectation.
Equidistant from both ends
- incompleteLacking necessary parts
- topped offFilled to capacity
- remainingStill present after removal
- levelHorizontal or uniform position
measure · volume · portion · quantity · reservoir · tank · container · glass
Not yet complete
- incompleteLacking necessary parts
- partialFavoring one side
- underwayCurrently in progress
- pendingAwaiting resolution or decision
midpoint · started · begun · ongoing · draft · preliminary · working · developing
Formal inquiry form
- applicationFormal request document
- surveySystematic data collection
- paperworkAdministrative written tasks
- registrationFormal recording of participation
enrollment · submission · checkbox · blank · entry · field · input · response
Depicting light and darkness
- hatchingEmergence from an egg
- opacityImpermeability to light
- transparencyState of being see-through
- gradientRate of change across space
partial · crosshatch · stipple · tone · value · density · coverage · pattern
Having contradictory feelings
- uncertainNot firmly known
- lukewarmMildly warm temperature
- hesitantSlow to act
- doubtfulUncertain of truth
uncommitted · wavering · conflicted · torn · mixed feelings · tentative · indecisive · unsure
midway
Equidistant from both ends
- incompleteLacking necessary parts
- topped offFilled to capacity
- remainingStill present after removal
level · measure · volume · portion · quantity · reservoir · tank · container · glass · cup
unfinished
Not yet complete
- incompleteLacking necessary parts
- partialFavoring one side
- underwayCurrently in progress
pending · midpoint · started · begun · ongoing · draft · preliminary · working · developing · advancing
questionnaire
Formal inquiry form
- applicationFormal request document
- surveySystematic data collection
- paperworkAdministrative written tasks
registration · enrollment · submission · checkbox · blank · entry · field · input · response · document
shading
Depicting light and darkness
- hatchingEmergence from an egg
- opacityImpermeability to light
- transparencyState of being see-through
gradient · partial · crosshatch · stipple · tone · value · density · coverage · pattern · texture
ambivalent
Having contradictory feelings
doubtful · uncommitted · wavering · conflicted · torn · mixed feelings · tentative · indecisive · unsure · reservations