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   What is the plural of half?

   • The plural of this noun form of “half” is “halves” with a “v.” This is because some words like “half” that end in an “f” or “-fe” change their spelling in plural form (e.g., knife → knives or calf → calves). We can also use the word “half” to modify other words in a sentence. For example, we could use it in either of the following:

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   Is half a singular noun?

   • Irregular nouns can get very confusing. Is Half Plural or Singular? Half is singular and is a countable noun. So, therefore, it is possible to say, “I have five halves,” because you can count a physical quantity. Using the word half is reserved for contexts where only one half is counted or present.

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   What is the difference between half and halve?

   • “Half” and “halve” are related terms, but these words also have different uses: Half can be a noun, adjective, or adverb. As a noun, it means “fifty percent of something” (or a similar amount). As an adjective or adverb, it shows that something is divided, half of a whole, or half complete.

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   Can you use half of with a plural noun?

   • A clear rule for when one can use 'half of' with a plural noun. It can't be just about modification if the 'Half of Americans' sentence is well-formed. "Half of Americans are uninsured" doesn't sound right to me. @Tomalak Geret'kal Thanks. Do you think that is a grammatical problem or a semantic one? @Adam: A combination, perhaps.

   What are the rules about using 'half of' with plural nouns?

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   How do you use half and half before a noun?

   • Half an orange. She cut it into two halves. We can use half and half of before nouns with the definite article (the), possessives (my, your) and demonstratives (this, that): We spent half the time talking. It was an absolute waste of time for all of us. Why don’t you have half my chocolate? At least half of those books can be sold.

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   What does half of not half mean?

   • Half of, not half, can occur with a pronoun as head of the noun phrase: Almost half of us were not allowed to vote. It was completely unfair. Half, not half of, is used in the pattern half a/an and is followed by a noun of measurement: It’s at least half a kilometre to those shops. Not: … half of a kilometre … or … half kilometre …

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   You can use "half of" with plural nouns most effectively when you add the definite article: Half of the users were women. Half of the men were Canadian. The reason for this is because you need to specify the group you are talking about. The definite article serves to limit the scope of the plural noun.

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   If you halve something, you divide it into two equal parts. Halve the pineapple and scoop out the inside. [VERB noun] Synonyms: split in two, cut in half, bisect, divide in two More Synonyms of halve. 3. Halves is the plural of half. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

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   The plural of half is halves, pronounced /hɑ:vz/: She cut it into two halves. Half in noun phrases. We can use half and half of before nouns with the definite article (the), possessives (my, your) and demonstratives (this, that): We spent half the time talking. It was an absolute waste of time for all of us. Why don’t you have half my chocolate?

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   Feb 22, 2019 · One point of confusion is that the plural of “half” is “halves,” which is also how we spell the third-person present tense form of the verb “halve.” But as long as you remember that the singular noun “half” is always spelled with an “f,” it should be easy to avoid errors in your writing.

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   Nov 7, 2020 · In this article, let’s explore the singular noun “half” (pronounced hæf), learn its proper use, how to create its plural forms, look for its synonyms, and learn its etymology and context.