split vs give the axe

give the axe vs split

split is a noun but give the axe is not a noun.

split is an adjective but give the axe is not an adjective.

split and give the axe both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
split	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
give the axe	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, give the axe is a hyponym of split; that is, give the axe is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than split:

split: discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
give the axe: terminate a relationship abruptly

Other hyponyms of split include give the bounce, give the gate, break apart, disunify, disassociate, disjoint, dissociate, disunite, divorce, break with, divorce, split up, break away, secede, splinter, break, break away.

split (noun)	give the axe (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)	give the axe (adjective)
(especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain
having been divided; having the unity destroyed

split (verb)	give the axe (verb)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure	terminate a relationship abruptly
separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument	terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
go one's own way; move apart
discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
separate into parts or portions

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