If the half reaction A + E^(-) rarr A^(-)moves in the backward reaction what does half reaction mean

If the half reaction A + E^(-) rarr A^(-)moves in the backward reactio

1.	If the half reaction A + E^(-) rarr A^(-)moves in the backward reaction what does half reaction mean
Answer» SOLUTION :It MEANS that `A^(-)` is READILY oxidised