halve

[heɪv]

halve Definition

• 1. reduce (something) by half
• 2. divide (something) into two equal parts

Using halve: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "halve" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She halved the cake and gave me a piece.

• Example

  The company plans to halve its carbon emissions by 2030.

• Example

  He halved his workload by delegating some tasks to his assistant.

halve Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for halve

• split
• bisect
• diminish
• reduce
• cut in half

Antonyms for halve

• increase
• multiply
• double

Phrases with halve

• halve the difference

  reach a compromise by reducing one's demands or increasing one's concessions

  Example

  We couldn't agree on the price, so we decided to halve the difference and split it.

• halve one's age

  to act or feel younger than one's actual age

  Example

  She may be 60, but she still parties like she's halved her age.

• halve it all

  to share something equally between two people

  Example

  Let's just halve it all and split the cost of the bill.

Origins of halve

from Old English 'healfian', meaning 'to divide in half'

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Summary: halve in Brief

The verb 'halve' [heɪv] means to reduce something by half or divide it into two equal parts. It can be used in various contexts, such as dividing food, reducing carbon emissions, or delegating tasks. 'Halve' also appears in phrases like 'halve the difference,' meaning to reach a compromise, and 'halve one's age,' meaning to act or feel younger than one's actual age.