split
split Lexical Profile
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• verb
To divide, allocate, or share something, such as expenses, resources, or responsibilities, among two or more people or groups.
"The four roommates agreed to split the monthly utility bills equally."
To break, crack, or divide forcefully into two or more parts, especially along a grain or natural line of weakness.
"He used a heavy wedge to split the seasoned firewood for the winter stove."
To end a partnership, marriage, or affiliation and separate into distinct groups or individuals.
"The band decided to split after completing their final international tour."
To leave a place quickly or abruptly (used in informal contexts).
"Once the rain started pouring, we decided to pack up our gear and split."
• noun
A division, disagreement, or formal separation within a group, organization, or personal relationship.
"Policy disagreements eventually led to a permanent split within the coalition."
A tear, crack, or longitudinal fissure in an object or material caused by tension, pressure, or wear.
"The carpenter noticed a deep split running along the grain of the oak plank."
A gymnastic or dance movement in which the legs are extended straight out in opposite directions at right angles to the trunk.
"Daily stretching helped the dancer perform a full split with ease."
A sweet dessert consisting of sliced fruit, typically a banana cut lengthwise, served with scoops of ice cream, syrups, and toppings.
"They ordered a classic banana split topped with whipped cream and crushed nuts to share after dinner."
The second-largest city in Croatia and the largest city in the Dalmatia region, located on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea and renowned for the ancient Roman Palace of Diocletian.
• adjective
Divided, separated, or cracked into two or more distinct parts, portions, or factions.
"The committee reached a split decision after hours of intense deliberation."
• Rhymes for split
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle Dutch 'splitten', which stems from the Proto-Germanic root '*splitan' meaning to cleave or break asunder.
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