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divide vs detach

detach vs divide

divide is a noun but detach is not a noun.

divide and detach both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
divide Yes No Yes No
detach No No Yes No
As verbs, detach is a hyponym of divide; that is, detach is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than divide:
  • divide: move or break apart
  • detach: come to be detached
Other hyponyms of divide include subdivide, polarise, polarize, break up, calve, break away, break off, chip, chip off, come off, disjoin, disjoint, come away, come off, segregate, segment, reduce, section, segment, partition, partition off, discerp, dismember, take apart, gerrymander.
As verbs, detach is a hyponym of divide; that is, detach is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than divide:
  • divide: make a division or separation
  • detach: separate (a small unit) from a larger, especially for a special assignment
Other hyponyms of divide include partition, zone, break, break up, dispel, disperse, dissipate, scatter, rail, rail off, close off, shut off.
divide (noun) detach (noun)
a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)
divide (verb) detach (verb)
perform a division come to be detached
move or break apart cause to become detached or separated; take off
force, take, or pull apart separate (a small unit) from a larger, especially for a special assignment
make a division or separation
separate into parts or portions
act as a barrier between; stand between
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