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split vs cleft

cleft vs split

split and cleft both are nouns.

split and cleft both are adjectives.

split is a verb but cleft is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
split Yes Yes Yes No
cleft Yes Yes No No
As nouns, cleft is a hypernym of split; that is, cleft is a word with a broader meaning than split:
  • split: a lengthwise crack in wood
  • cleft: a long narrow cleft
Other hypernyms of split include crack, crevice, fissure, scissure.
split (noun) cleft (noun)
division of a group into opposing factions a long narrow cleft
the act of rending or ripping or splitting something a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
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) cleft (adjective)
(especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib
having been divided; having the unity destroyed split or divided
split (verb) cleft (verb)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
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 split and cleft

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