in half

phrase

: into two equal or nearly equal parts
cut the apple in half

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Zest the lime over the shrimp, then cut the lime in half and squeeze one half over the shrimp. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Authorities said the violent impact of the crash caused the Acura to split in half. — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Slice the zucchini in half and scrape out the spongy center with the seeds using a sharp paring knife or a grapefruit spoon. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026 When Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped back from their duties as senior working royals in 2020, it was decided that Harry and William would split the Diana Fund proceeds in half. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in half

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“In half.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20half. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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