halve

/hˈɑːv/

/ˈhæv/

[verb]

to halve

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to divide something into two equal or nearly equal parts

Examples

1. Grapefruit is a popular breakfast fruit, often served halved with a sprinkling of sugar.

2. The woman felt overwhelmed by her problems, but after talking to her friend, she realized that a trouble shared is a trouble halved, and felt a sense of relief and comfort.

3. I'm halving the distance an infinite number of times.

4. Then the pieces are halved.