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split vs divide

divide vs split

split and divide both are nouns.

split is an adjective but divide is not an adjective.

split and divide both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
split Yes Yes Yes No
divide Yes No Yes No
As verbs, split and divide are synonyms defined as:
  • split and divide: separate into parts or portions
Other synonyms of split include carve up, dissever, separate, split up.
split (noun) divide (noun)
division of a group into opposing factions a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
the act of rending or ripping or splitting something a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)
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) divide (adjective)
(especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain
having been divided; having the unity destroyed
split (verb) divide (verb)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure perform a division
separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument move or break apart
go one's own way; move apart force, take, or pull apart
discontinue an association or relation; go different ways make a division or separation
separate into parts or portions separate into parts or portions
act as a barrier between; stand between
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