half vs halve
Definitions
adverb
- partially or to the extent of a half
adjective
- consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
- partial
- (of siblings) related through one parent only
noun
- one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval
- one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
Examples
Does the plain, unsugared doughy type bagel look alike surpass the overly decorated with hundreds and thousands and pumped full of sweet chemicals with optional coating of chocolate (half dipped) Tescos Express doughnut win every time?
Sefelt has pulled back halfway normal, swelling up and down with big wet, rattling breaths.
Divide half the mixture between 4 glass bowls, then sprinkle with a few fresh raspberries and a bit more crushed honeycomb.
Definitions
verb
- divide by two; divide into halves
Examples
Crack a handful of whole new season's walnuts, remove the kernels from the shells and halve and quarter them.
For the burgers• 1½ pounds fresh tuna steaks, cut into 1/2-inch dice• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard• 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper in adobo purée• 1 tablespoon honey• 3 tablespoons canola oil• 2 green onions, green and pale-green part, thinly sliced• Salt and freshly ground pepper• 4 kaiser rolls• 2 ounces watercress• 1 red onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced.
The team captains hold aloft the cup and together pull it apart to reveal two specially-made halves - in this game there are no losers.
