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split vs break apart

break apart vs split

split is a noun but break apart is not a noun.

split is an adjective but break apart is not an adjective.

split and break apart both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
split Yes Yes Yes No
break apart No No Yes No
As verbs, break apart is a hyponym of split; that is, break apart is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than split:
  • split: discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
  • break apart: break up or separate
split (noun) break apart (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
split (adjective) break apart (adjective)
(especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain
having been divided; having the unity destroyed
split (verb) break apart (verb)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure break up or separate
separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument break violently or noisily; smash
go one's own way; move apart take apart into its constituent pieces
discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
separate into parts or portions
Difference between split and break apart

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