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section vs divide

divide vs section

section and divide both are nouns.

section and divide both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
section Yes No Yes No
divide Yes No Yes No
As verbs, divide is a hypernym of section; that is, divide is a word with a broader meaning than section:
  • section: divide into segments
  • divide: move or break apart
Other hypernyms of section include part, separate.
section (noun) divide (noun)
the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)
one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
a segment of a citrus fruit
a small army unit usually having a special function
a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class
a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon
a specialized division of a large organization
a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately
(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid
a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people
a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
a land unit equal to 1 square mile
section (verb) divide (verb)
divide into segments perform a division
move or break apart
force, take, or pull apart
make a division or separation
separate into parts or portions
act as a barrier between; stand between
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