# halved

Pronunciation: US say "HAVD" /hævd/; UK/AUS say "HAHVD" /hɑːvd/

## Adjective

1. Divided into two equal parts or portions.
   - Simple: Cut or split into two equal parts.
   - _The chef arranged the halved figs neatly across the platter._
   - _She set the halved lemons cut-side down in the pan._
3. Having the appearance of one side cut away, as though only half the structure is present.
   - Simple: Looking as if one side has been cut off.
   - _The botanist noted the halved appearance of the anther under magnification._
   - _Several specimens showed a distinctly halved form, flattened on one face._

## Verb

2. Simple past and past participle of halve. — simple past and past participle of halve
   - Simple: Past tense and past participle of halve. Use it for the past, or after has, have, had, is, was or were.
   - _Engineers halved the travel time with the new bypass route._
   - _The charity halved the number of families waiting for aid._

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