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dissipate vs divide

divide vs dissipate

dissipate is not a noun while divide is a noun.

dissipate and divide both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dissipate No No Yes No
divide Yes No Yes No
As verbs, divide is a hypernym of dissipate; that is, divide is a word with a broader meaning than dissipate:
  • dissipate: to cause to separate and go in different directions
  • divide: make a division or separation
Other hypernyms of dissipate include separate.
dissipate (noun) divide (noun)
a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)
dissipate (verb) divide (verb)
spend frivolously and unwisely perform a division
move away from each other move or break apart
to cause to separate and go in different directions force, take, or pull apart
live a life of pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption make a division or separation
separate into parts or portions
act as a barrier between; stand between
Difference between dissipate and divide

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