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   halve

   /hav/

   verb

   • 1. divide into two parts of equal or roughly equal size: "peel and halve the pears" Similar cut in halfdivide into two equal partsdivide in twosplit in twosever in twodivide equallyshare equallybisect
   • ▪ reduce or be reduced by half: "his pledge to halve the deficit over the next four years" Similar reduce by fifty percentdecrease by fifty percentlessen by fifty percent
   • ▪ share (something) equally with another person: "she insisted on halving the bill"
   • ▪ use the same number of strokes as one's opponent and thus tie (a hole or match): "they halved the extra hole in bogey-5s"
   • 2. fit (crossing timbers) together by cutting out half the thickness of each: "the sills are usually halved and pinned together at the corners"

   Word Origin Middle English: from half.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   Learn the meaning of halve, a verb that means to divide into two equal parts or to reduce to one half. See examples of halve in sentences, synonyms, word history, and related words.

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   Aug 12, 2015 · HALVE definition: 1. to reduce something by half or divide something into two equal pieces: 2. If something halves…. Learn more.

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   Halve definition: to divide into two equal parts.. See examples of HALVE used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHALVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HALVE meaning: 1. to reduce something by half or divide something into two equal pieces: 2. If something halves…. Learn more.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhalve verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Halve means to reduce by a half or to divide something into two equal parts. Learn how to use this verb with examples, idioms and pronunciation tips.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHALVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   When you halve something or when it halves, it is reduced to half its previous size or amount.

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   Halve means to divide into two equal parts, to reduce by half, or to share equally. See the verb form, past participle, gerund, and translations of halve in English and Spanish.