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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If a three-game contest can be a A Series of Two Halves, then Pakistan's 2-1 series win over England was it, producing one of the most startling reversals of fortune in Test history.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2024

"It is a shock," Everton fan and host of A Game of Two Halves podcast external-link Ellis Nordhoff tells BBC Sport.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2023

Halves Antoine Dupont and Ntamack have been maestros behind an imposing pack featuring Bernard Le Roux, Gregory Alldritt, and new captain Charles Ollivon.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2020

Halves Smith and Richie Mo’unga were crucial in getting New Zealand off to a flyer.

From Washington Times • Oct. 19, 2019

"Halves, mate!" he panted, "halves, and we'll cry 'quits.'"

From The Broad Highway by Farnol, Jeffery