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cut into halves vs cut into half

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in slightly different contexts. 'Cut into halves' is used when something's divided into two equal parts. On the other hand, 'cut into half' is used when something's divided into one part and another part that may not be equal in size.
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cut into halves

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when something is divided into two equal parts.

Examples:

  • The cake was cut into halves so that everyone could have a piece.
  • The rope was cut into halves to make two equal lengths.
  • Sep 21, 2012 ... "Cut into halves" vs. "cut in half" · If you have a question, you seem to have answered it. – Barrie England Sep 21, 2012 at 5:56 · A half is one ...
  • Jul 30, 2022 ... 5. This has been asked before on ELU - "Cut into halves" vs. · They were split in two. They could only be halves if split from top to bottom, ...
  • Aug 25, 2014 ... By contrast, "to cut into halves" focuses on the end product, -- the halves -- and the means (to cut). It is a living phrase and other ...
  • Jun 19, 2021 ... ... cut into halves (approximately 20 cloves of garlic) 3 to 4 large slices ginger 2 large leek, cut into halves in lengthwise and washed well ...
  • Feb 20, 2017 ... Cut into halves= only two half parts, for example on apples. Cut in half= anything big, cut the bread/meat in half, maybe for more uncountable ...
  • Apr 20, 2019 ... "Halves" are commonly used in talk about food that has been to cut into "halves", which are often used as individual servings of that food ...
  • This rectangle is cut into halves. ... Cut the rectangle into halves a different way.
  • Aug 27, 2020 ... A pizza is to be cut into halves. Each of these halves is to be cut into sevenths. What fraction of the pizza Get the answers you need, now!
  • May 7, 2024 ... ... cut into halves 2 liters water for boiling Salt to taste Bring water to a boil in a large pot add In salt, go in with the whole lobsters add ...
  • Jul 18, 2020 ... Mango Pancakes (fresh mango + fluffy cream wrapped in a soft crepe) £0.40/$0.50 per pancake, the picture shows 1 pancake cut into halves - ...

Alternatives:

  • cut in half
  • cut into two equal parts

cut into half

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when something is divided into one part and another part that may not be equal in size.

Examples:

  • He cut the sandwich into half and gave me the bigger piece.
  • The tree was cut into half during the storm.
  • Feb 20, 2017 ... Synonym for cut into half You would say cut into halves. To give an instruction. Or I cut the carrot in half. To describe what you are doing ...
  • Jan 2, 2022 ... My tokens got cut into half after the month end. The Payment processing page shows that my token are around 0.301 but on the 31/12/2021 when ...
  • Sep 23, 2019 ... Steven's shield was cut into half by Spinel's Rejuvenator. Like, that thing was able to withstand a head-on strike from Jasper with her helmet.
  • Jul 24, 2015 ... Originally Answered: If my body is cut into half completely (horizontally), and somehow the bleeding is stopped immediately, then how long ...
  • ... 1 yr. ago. Time-Opportunity-436. ADMIN MOD. Join. Options. Report. JioPhone cut into half. Memes | Cartoons. This video cannot be played.
  • Nov 1, 2017 ... There are reported incidents of accidents where people are cut into half (horizontally at stomach). One incident recently happened in my ...
  • Oct 14, 2020 ... Take one of the halves and cut into half again. Cutting squash into quarters. Now take the quarter slices and ...
  • Jul 8, 2017 ... If Wolverine is cut into half and both pieces are kept far from each other, will both pieces generate new two wolverines? Canonically? we ...
  • Jan 28, 2023 ... Triangle is cut into half with ratio 2:1, what is the line segment length cutting the triangle? ... The triangle ABC is cut into two parts by a ...
  • Oct 30, 2020 ... To cut into half-moons/"fries". Trim the ends, then slice the squash in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds with a spoon. Cut each half into half- ...

Alternatives:

  • cut in half
  • divide in half

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