give the axe vs split

split vs give the axe

give the axe is not a noun while split is a noun.

give the axe is not an adjective while split is an adjective.

give the axe and split both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
give the axe	No	No	Yes	No
split	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, split is a hypernym of give the axe; that is, split is a word with a broader meaning than give the axe:

give the axe: terminate a relationship abruptly
split: discontinue an association or relation; go different ways

Other hypernyms of give the axe include break, break up, part, separate, split up.

give the axe (noun)	split (noun)
	division of a group into opposing factions
	the act of rending or ripping or splitting something
	extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back)
	an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity
	(tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl
	a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts
	an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
	a lengthwise crack in wood
	a promised or claimed share of loot or money
	a bottle containing half the usual amount

give the axe (adjective)	split (adjective)
	(especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain
	having been divided; having the unity destroyed

give the axe (verb)	split (verb)
terminate a relationship abruptly	come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position	separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
	go one's own way; move apart
	discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
	separate into parts or portions

Difference between give the axe and split

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