halves
word · lemma: half
Definition
'Halves' is the plural form of 'half', meaning two equal parts of a whole. It refers to more than one section that each represents 50% of something.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in mathematics, sports ('second half', 'two halves of a game'), and when dividing objects. The word is always plural, used for more than one 'half.' Be careful not to confuse with 'haves' (those who have something) or singular 'half.'
Spanish: mitadesPortuguese (BR): metadesPortuguese (PT): metadesChinese (Simplified): 两半Chinese (Traditional): 兩半Hindi: आधे भागArabic: أنصافBengali: অর্ধাংশগুলো - দুই অংশRussian: половиныJapanese: 半分（複数） - 二等分Vietnamese: hai nửa - các nửaKorean: 반쪽들Turkish: yarımlarUrdu: آدھے حصےIndonesian: bagian setengah - belahan
Example Sentences
Please cut the cake into two halves.
basic
An orange has two halves.
basic
The two halves of the paper are the same size.
basic
The soccer match has two halves, each lasting 45 minutes.
natural
When we broke the cookie, the halves looked almost perfect.
natural
Both halves of the team need to work together to win.
natural