halves

[havz, hahvz] / hævz, hɑvz /

NOUN

one of two equal parts of a whole

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fraction

STRONG

bisection division hemisphere moiety

WEAK

fifty percent

VERB

cut in half

Synonyms

STRONG

bisect

WEAK

divide equally reduce by fifty percent share equally split in two

Antonyms

WEAK

combine

Example Sentences

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Secular and Christian popular culture swim in opposing halves of divided entertainment waters, despite broadcast TV’s lengthy history of featuring Christian-leaning shows.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

This step effectively divided the surface code into two separate halves.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026

His time more than halves the record of the only other person to scale the tower.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

“It is probably a tale of two halves, as is much of the economic outlook,” said Tony Crescenzi, Pimco executive vice president and portfolio manager.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

When both halves of the subject—the parts on either side of or or nor—are singular, so is the verb: Neither alcohol nor tobacco is allowed.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner