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split vs break away

break away vs split

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

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

split and break away both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
split Yes Yes Yes No
break away No No Yes No
As verbs, break away is a hyponym of split; that is, break away is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than split:
  • split: discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
  • break away: withdraw from an organization or communion
split (noun) break away (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 away (adjective)
(especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain
having been divided; having the unity destroyed
split (verb) break away (verb)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure break off (a piece from a whole)
separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
go one's own way; move apart move away or escape suddenly
discontinue an association or relation; go different ways withdraw from an organization or communion
separate into parts or portions interrupt a continued activity
Difference between split and break away

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