halves Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
    one-half; half.
    • half a loaf
    • half an hour
    • a century and one half
  2. noun one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval
    half.
  3. verb divide by two; divide into halves
    halve.
    • Halve the cake

WordNet


Halves noun
Definitions
  1. pl. of Half.
    I can not believe by halves; either I have faith, or I have it not. J. H. Newman.

Webster 1913