Halve ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Halve ( verb )

1. To divide into two equal parts.
2. To reduce by one half.

Origin:

Middle english halven, from old english healfian, from healf half; akin to old high german halbhālf half, latin alveus trough.

Examples:

1. The pie was halved and shared among the group.
2. She halved the recipe to make a smaller portion.
3. The company halved its losses this quarter.
4. He halved the apple with one swift motion.
5. She halved the time it took her to complete the task.

(As a noun)

Halve ( noun )

1. To divide into two equal parts.
2. To reduce by one half.

Origin:

Middle english halven, from old english healfian, from healf half; akin to old high german halbhālf half, latin alveus trough.

Examples:

1. The pie was halved and shared among the group.
2. She halved the recipe to make a smaller portion.
3. The company halved its losses this quarter.
4. He halved the apple with one swift motion.
5. She halved the time it took her to complete the task.