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split
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- pronunciation:
- splIt
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun, adjective
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
splits, splitting, split |
definition 1: |
to divide along the length or in layers.
We split the wood for the fireplace.- synonyms:
- chop, cut
- similar words:
- bisect, crack, divide, slit, wedge
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definition 2: |
to break up or separate by force or as though by force; tear apart.
Physicists split atoms.He split a seam in his pants.- synonyms:
- break
- similar words:
- burst, divide, fracture, rip, rupture, separate, tear
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definition 3: |
to divide into parts (often followed by "up").
Let's split up the pie.- synonyms:
- divide, share
- similar words:
- allot, cut, distribute, parcel, partition
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definition 4: |
to divide or separate into different groups or directions.
The class was split into three reading groups.- synonyms:
- divide
- similar words:
- break, fracture, rupture, separate
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definition 5: |
to divide, break up or off, or separate.
The road splits here.The rock split into small pieces.- synonyms:
- separate
- similar words:
- bisect, break, fork, fracture, part, rip
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definition 6: |
to break or fall apart, as from pressure or disagreement.
The package split open.The couple split in a very sad divorce.- synonyms:
- break, burst, divide, separate
- similar words:
- bust, fracture
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definition 7: |
(old-fashioned; slang) to leave; depart.
I'd better split now or I'll be late.- similar words:
- depart, exit, go
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related words: |
burst, chop, crack, flee, run, withdraw |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the act, product, or result of splitting.
There was a split in my shirt.- synonyms:
- break, crack, rupture
- antonyms:
- merger
- similar words:
- cleft, rip
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definition 2: |
a division between two or more people.
There was a split over who would be president of the club.- synonyms:
- rupture
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definition 3: |
(sometimes plural) a movement in gymnastics in which the legs are spread in opposite directions as the body sinks to the ground.
She is so flexible, she can do splits with ease.
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related words: |
break, crack, leak, tear |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
separated; divided.
The court handed down a split decision.- synonyms:
- separated
- similar words:
- cleft, divorced, dual, separate
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