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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The Blues' new ritual follows their previous team-building practice of leaving the pitch together as a group after both halves.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026

No need to worry about halves of avocados going brown and, eventually, bad in the fridge.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 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

He took the wand halves back and replaced them in the pouch around his neck.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling