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halves
/hɑːvz/
[/hɑːvz/]
plural of half
Beginnernoun
Definition
Halves is the irregular plural of half, meaning two equal parts of something.
Example
Cut the apple into two halves.
Cut the apple into two halves.
Etymology
From Old English 'healf'; the 'f' changes to 'ves' in the plural.
How & Where It’s Used
Common when sharing food or talking about parts.