halve
verb (used with object)
to divide into two equal parts.
has halved
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present perfectof halve (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Ken Tam, manager of Videocom Computer, which specialises in custom-built PCs, said business has halved since price rises began in September.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
Bitcoin’s value has halved from the record high of $126,223 reached in October 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
Bitcoin’s value has halved since October and slumped nearly 30% since the start of the year.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
Friday’s result showed its vote share there has halved.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
Will they be better paid, think you, when the Duke has halved their revenues?
From The Valley of Decision by Edith Wharton
