Wordle Answer for October 17, 2024
HALVE was the Wordle answer for October 17, 2024. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.
The answer
HALVE
What halve means
To divide something into two equal parts or reduce it to half its original size or amount.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *halfian*, meaning "to divide into two equal parts," derived from *half*, the noun and adjective meaning "one of two equal parts." The root *half* comes from Proto-Germanic *halbaz*, which may be related to the idea of "side" or "part." The verb form emerged naturally as speakers began using the noun as a verb to describe the act of splitting something in two.
Hints for October 17, 2024
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Synonyms of halve
- lengthwise
- divide
- split
- reducing
- reduce
- go halves
- part
- tertiate
Used in a sentence
We decided to _____ the pizza so that everyone could enjoy an equal slice.
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