HALVES

One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.

"I ate the slightly smaller half of the apple."

Half of a standard measure; frequently used for half a pint of beer or cider.

(preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.

"Three-quarters minus a quarter is a half."

To reduce to half the original amount.

To divide into two halves.

To make up half of.