halves Meaning & Definition
/hɑːvz/
What Does Halves Mean?
Halves is used as a noun meaning plural of half. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of halve. As a verb, it means To reduce to half the original amount.
Halves: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //hɑːvz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | ½, dichotomize and dimidiate |
Halves Definition (Noun)
- plural of half
Halves as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of halve
Noun
- One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
I ate the slightly smaller half of the apple.
- Half of a standard measure; frequently used for half a pint of beer or cider.
- (preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.
Three-quarters minus a quarter is a half.
- Part; side; behalf.
- Any of the three terms at Eton College, for Michaelmas, Lent, and summer.
- A half sibling.
- A child ticket.
Verb
- To reduce to half the original amount.
- To divide into two halves.
- To make up half of.
- To join two pieces of timber etc. by cutting away each for half its thickness at the joining place, and fitting together.
- In match play, to achieve a tie or draw on.
to halve a hole or a match
Synonyms of Halves
Halves synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Halves
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Halves in a Sentence
I ate the slightly smaller half of the apple.
Three-quarters minus a quarter is a half.
to halve a hole or a match
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Halves
Halves Pronunciation
You say halves as //hɑːvz//. It has 1 syllable.