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Halve
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Simple meaning
What does Halve mean?
Halve means to split into two equal parts.
Dictionary definition
To divide something into two equal parts.
Example sentences
Halve in a sentence
easy
We halve the orange so each person gets a piece.
medium
To share fairly, Maya decided to halve the sandwich.
hard
In math, students halve a number when they divide it by two.
Synonyms
Words like Halve
divideTo separate into parts.
splitTo separate into pieces or groups.
bisectTo divide into two equal parts, often in geometry.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Halve word family
Base word
halve
verb
halves
Divides into two equal parts now or often.
verb
halved
Divided into two equal parts in the past.
verb
halving
Dividing into two equal parts.
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Quick practice
Try Halve
Practice 1
What does halve mean?
Halve means divide something into two equal parts.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of halve?
Double means make twice as much, while halve means divide by two.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses halve correctly?
Halve fits a sentence about dividing something into two equal parts.
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