Synonyms for

Halves

Verb / hævz / Another word for halves — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Halves means two equal parts of a whole.

Synonyms & similar words

half onehalf halve split divided portioned shared bisected separated partitioned halved

Synonyms by register

Formal

portions segments divisions

Informal

bits pieces parts

Literary

parts sections

Antonyms

wholes totals unities completes all entireties

Common collocations

  • cut in halves
  • split in halves
  • divide in halves
  • break in halves
  • equal halves
  • upper halves
  • lower halves
  • left halves

Word family

noun half
verb halve
adjective half
adverb half

Usage note

The word 'halves' is the plural of 'half', meaning two equal parts of something. It is commonly used in everyday language and can also appear in more formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I cut the pizza into two equal halves.
  2. The teacher asked us to halve the candies and share them with our classmates.
  3. The cake was divided into two halves: vanilla and chocolate.
  4. I split the sandwich in half so we could share it.
  5. The orange was bisected and each half was given to a different person.

Quotes

  • The whole is equal to the sum of its halves. - Pythagoras
  • In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. - Marcus Aurelius

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