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split
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- pronunciation:
- splIt
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
splits, splitting, split |
| definition 1: |
When you split something, you divide it using something sharp, and usually into two parts.
The scout leader used an axe to split some logs for the campfire.- synonyms:
- chop, cut
- similar words:
- crack, divide, slit
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| definition 2: |
When you split something, you make it burst apart.
Ivan split his tight pants when he bent over to tie his shoe.- synonyms:
- break
- similar words:
- burst, divide, rip, separate, tear
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| definition 3: |
When you split something, you divide it into parts so that people can share it.
There was only one piece of pie left, so we decided to split it.- synonyms:
- divide, share
- similar words:
- cut, distribute
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| definition 4: |
If you split a group of people, you divide them into smaller groups.
The teacher split the class into three reading groups.- synonyms:
- divide
- antonyms:
- unite
- similar words:
- break, separate
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| definition 5: |
When something splits, it divides, breaks off, or separates.
The road splits here.The rock split into small pieces.- synonyms:
- separate
- similar words:
- break, fork, part, rip
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| related words: |
burst, chop, crack, flee, leave |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A split is a break in something or the act of breaking up or dividing something.
The chair cushion has a split in it.- synonyms:
- crack
- similar words:
- rip
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| definition 2: |
A division caused by anger or disagreement between two or more people is called a "split."
There was a split over who would be president of the club. |
| definition 3: |
When someone does a split, or does "the splits," they are doing a certain movement in gymnastics. In this movement, the legs are spread in opposite directions as the body sinks to the ground. In the end, both legs are flat on the ground.
My sister can do the splits easily, but I can't do it at all.
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| related words: |
crack, leak, tear |
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