halves
The word “halves” has 1 syllable: halves.
It's pronounced as /hævz/.
What is synonym and antonym for halves?
In the thesaurus, “halves” has 20 synonyms and 15 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for halves along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for halves
- bifurcates
- bisects
- cleaves
- companions
- divides
- equivalents
- fraction
- fractionates
- matches
- mates
- partitions
- parts
- quarters
- sections
- segments
- separates
- similarities
- splits
- subdivides
- twins
Antonyms for halves
- aggregates
- antipodes
- antitheses
- assembles
- associates
- blends
- combines
- connects
- contraries
- couples
- mixes
- opposites
- reverses
- sums
- totals
Meanings of halves
- noun
- One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
- Half of a standard measure; frequently used for half a pint of beer or cider.
- (preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.
- Part; side; behalf.
- Any of the three terms at Eton College, for Michaelmas, Lent, and summer.
- A half sibling.
- A child ticket.
- verb
- To reduce to half the original amount.
- To divide into two halves.
- To make up half of.
- To join two pieces of timber etc. by cutting away each for half its thickness at the joining place, and fitting together.
- In match play, to achieve a tie or draw on.
Example Sentences
- Halves of the sandwich were distributed among the hungry children.
- Let's split the chores into equal halves to make it fair.
- The soccer match ended in a tie, with both teams scoring two halves.
- She cut the cake into neat halves for the party guests.
- The investment portfolio is diversified into stocks and bonds, aiming to secure gains from both halves of the market.
On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to halves, such as: aggregates, antipodes, antitheses, assembles, associates, bifurcates, bisects.
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