Meaning of the word halve in English

What does halve mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

halve

US /hæv/
UK /hɑːv/

Noun

one of two equal parts of a whole

Example:
I'll take the top half of the cake.
He only ate half of his sandwich.

Determiner

constituting a half

Example:
We waited for half an hour.
She drank half a glass of water.

Adverb

to the extent of half; partly

Example:
The job is only half done.
He was half asleep during the lecture.

Verb

divide into two equal parts

Example:
Can you half the apple for me?
We decided to half the profits.