Meaning & Definition of word "Split"
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Split
/splɪt/
noun:
- 1. a division or separation between two or more parts.
- Example: There was a split in the group regarding their future plans.
- 2. an instance of dividing something into separate parts.
- Example: The split in the company led to two competing firms.
verb:
- 1. to divide or separate into parts or pieces.
- Example: She decided to split the cake into equal pieces for everyone.
- 2. to share or distribute something among several people.
- Example: They agreed to split the profits from the sale equally.
- 3. to break or cause to break apart.
- Example: The storm caused the tree to split in two.
adjective:
- 1. divided or separated.
- Example: The split decision by the judges shows the controversy in the competition.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English splītan; related to the word 'split' in German and Dutch.
Common Phrases and Expressions
split second:
A very brief moment of time.
split ends:
Damaged hair that has divided into two or more strands.
split personality:
A mental disorder or condition where a person has two or more distinct personality states.
Related Words
splitting:
The act of dividing or causing to divide.
splitter:
A person or thing that splits something.
split-level:
A type of house or room with different levels or floors.
Slang Meanings of split
Meaning: To leave quickly.
Example Sentence: I'm going to split before the cops show up.
Meaning: To tell someone something secretively or informally.
Example Sentence: I need to split you the tea on that situation.