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split vs stave

stave vs split

split and stave both are nouns.

split is an adjective but stave is not an adjective.

split and stave both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
split Yes Yes Yes No
stave Yes No Yes No
As verbs, stave is a hyponym of split; that is, stave is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than split:
  • split: come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
  • stave: burst or force (a hole) into something
Other hyponyms of split include pop, blow, stave in.
split (noun) stave (noun)
division of a group into opposing factions one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket
the act of rending or ripping or splitting something a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back) (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
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) stave (adjective)
(especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain
having been divided; having the unity destroyed
split (verb) stave (verb)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure burst or force (a hole) into something
separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument furnish with staves
go one's own way; move apart
discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
separate into parts or portions
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