halve (Meaning)
halve (v)
divide by two; divide into halves
halve (n.)
A half.
halve (v. t.)
To divide into two equal parts; as, to halve an apple; to be or form half of.
To join, as two pieces of timber, by cutting away each for half its thickness at the joining place, and fitting together.
Of a hole, match, etc., to reach or play in the same number of strokes as an opponent.
Synonyms & Antonyms of halve
halve Sentence Examples
- The baker halved the dough to create two equal-sized loaves.
- To accommodate the smaller crowd, we halved the party invitations.
- The carpenter carefully halved the wooden board to make two matching beams.
- The marathon runner halved his pace to conserve energy for the final stretch.
- The chemist halved the concentration of the solution to make it less potent.
- The teacher halved the class size to provide more individualized instruction.
- The company halved its expenses by implementing cost-cutting measures.
- The mechanic halved the labor costs by completing the repairs himself.
- The artist halved the canvas to create a smaller, more intimate painting.
- The gardener halved the number of plants to avoid overcrowding in the garden.
FAQs About the word halve
divide by two; divide into halvesA half., To divide into two equal parts; as, to halve an apple; to be or form half of., To join, as two pieces of timber, by cu
quarter, dissect, sever, subdivide, fractionate, decouple, bisect, divide, partition, separate
connect, associate, associate, mix, mix, couple, assemble, couple,combine, blend
The baker halved the dough to create two equal-sized loaves.
To accommodate the smaller crowd, we halved the party invitations.
The carpenter carefully halved the wooden board to make two matching beams.
The marathon runner halved his pace to conserve energy for the final stretch.
