Split

/splɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a division or separation between two or more parts.

There was a split in the group regarding their future plans.

an instance of dividing something into separate parts.

The split in the company led to two competing firms.

verb

to divide or separate into parts or pieces.

She decided to split the cake into equal pieces for everyone.

to share or distribute something among several people.

They agreed to split the profits from the sale equally.

to break or cause to break apart.

The storm caused the tree to split in two.

adjective

divided or separated.

The split decision by the judges shows the controversy in the competition.

Middle English, from Old English splītan; related to the word 'split' in German and Dutch.

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.

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.

To leave quickly.

I'm going to split before the cops show up.

To tell someone something secretively or informally.

I need to split you the tea on that situation.