halves
English meaning: Halves
Definition
Halves is the irregular plural of half, meaning two equal parts of something.
Example
“Cut the apple into two halves.”
Another example: “The match was a story of two halves, dull at first and thrilling at the end.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Irregular plural of 'half'; for two equal parts, and in sport for the two periods of a game ('both halves'). Neutral register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old English 'healf'; the 'f' changes to 'ves' in the plural.
Synonyms
- portions
- sections
Antonyms / Opposites
- wholes
Related Words
Common Collocations
- two halves
- both halves
- first and second halves
- cut in halves
- split into halves
Word Forms
half (sing.); halves (pl.)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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