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Meaning of split
The word "split" primarily means to divide or separate something into two or more parts.
Etymology of split
The word "split" originated from Old English, "splītan" and "splittan", which is related to the German word "splittern" and Dutch word "spleten", it has its roots from the Proto-Germanic "splēiz" and "spele-" and Proto-Indo-European "spe-" which means "to strike, to throw, or "to tear".
Synonyms
Definitions
- To divide or separate something into two or more parts, especially along a particular line or division
- To divide or share something, such as a prize or a cost, between two or more people
- To leave a place or a group, often because of a disagreement
- To divide or separate a particular quality, or a group of people, into two or more parts or categories
Usage Examples
- The couple decided to split after five years of marriage due to irreconcilable differences.
- She had to split her attention between her two children who were arguing over a toy.
- The company will split the profits equally among the shareholders.
- The wood will split if you try to force the wedge in too quickly.