halve
Advanced/hæv/
- verb
- to reduce a number or amount by 50 per cent, or to be reduced by 50 per cent
halve in a sentence
- “We will start using the strategies to halve the cost.”
- “Canada, Japan, and the EU are committed to halving global emissions by 2050.”
- “Pre-tax profits nearly halved last year to £14m.”
- “The industry's rush of consolidation in the last decade nearly halved the number of banks in the U.S. to around 7,500.”
What does “halve” mean?
halve (verb) means to reduce a number or amount by 50 per cent, or to be reduced by 50 per cent. It is pronounced /hæv/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "halve" mean?
- halve (verb) means: to reduce a number or amount by 50 per cent, or to be reduced by 50 per cent
- How do you pronounce "halve"?
- "halve" is pronounced /hæv/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "halve" in a sentence?
- Here is "halve" used in a sentence: We will start using the strategies to halve the cost.
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