Halve

/hɑːv/ verb

To reduce to half the original amount.

Meaning

  1. (verb) To reduce to half the original amount.
  2. (verb) To divide into two halves.
  3. (verb) To make up half of.
  4. (verb) To join two pieces of timber etc. by cutting away each for half its thickness at the joining place, and fitting together.
  5. (verb) In match play, to achieve a tie or draw on. “to halve a hole or a match”

Letter breakdown

  • Halve contains 5 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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What does Halve mean?

To reduce to half the original amount.

How many letters are in Halve?

Halve has 5 letters.

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