halve

/hɑːv/verb
Elementary
1

To reduce to half the original amount.

2

To divide into two halves.

3

To make up half of.

4

To join two pieces of timber etc. by cutting away each for half its thickness at the joining place, and fitting together.

5

In match play, to achieve a tie or draw on.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing