As a Noun: 1. One of two equal parts of an amount of something or an object. English = half. 2. A piece or an area of a larger thing. English = part. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be one of two equal parts of an amount of something or an object. English = (be) half. 2. To cut an object or divide an amount of something into two equal parts. English = halve. 3. To be one of the pieces or areas which, together with other pieces or areas, forms one larger thing. English = (be) part.