Meaning of the word split in English

What does split mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

split

US /splɪt/

UK /splɪt/

divide into two or more parts

Example:

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The company decided to split into two separate entities.

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Can you help me split this log?

Synonym:

divide separate cleave fracture break

leave a place, especially suddenly or quickly

Example:

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They decided to split after the argument.

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Let's split, it's getting late.

Synonym:

leave depart exit go quit

a division or separation of something into two or more parts

Example:

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There was a split in the political party.

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He performed a perfect split during his dance routine.

Synonym:

division separation fissure rift schism

divided or separated into parts

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The wood was already split into kindling.

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The split ends of her hair needed a trim.