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split vs dissipate

dissipate vs split

split is a noun but dissipate is not a noun.

split is an adjective but dissipate is not an adjective.

split and dissipate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
split Yes Yes Yes No
dissipate No No Yes No
As verbs, dissipate is a hyponym of split; that is, dissipate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than split:
  • split: go one's own way; move apart
  • dissipate: move away from each other
Other hyponyms of split include disperse, scatter, spread out, break up, diffract.
split (noun) dissipate (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) dissipate (adjective)
(especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain
having been divided; having the unity destroyed
split (verb) dissipate (verb)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure spend frivolously and unwisely
separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument move away from each other
go one's own way; move apart to cause to separate and go in different directions
discontinue an association or relation; go different ways live a life of pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption
separate into parts or portions
Difference between split and dissipate

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