B2
half vs halve vs have
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| halfadverb/hæf/ | Meaning partly; not completely | Goes with half asleep | Example I was still half asleep when my mum called to wish me happy birthday. |
| halveverb/hæv/ | Meaning to reduce something to half its size, amount or number, or to divide it into two equal parts | Goes with halve the cost | Example Prices were halved during the big end-of-season sale at the mall. |
| haveverb/hæv/ | Meaning To own something or to hold it as yours. | Goes with — | Example They have a small house with a garden behind it. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Regular exercise can the risk of heart disease.