split

/splˈɪt/

/ˈspɫɪt/

[noun] [verb] [adjective]

Split

[NOUN]

extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back)

separation between a group of people caused by disagreement

synonyms : schism

the act of rending or ripping or splitting something

synonyms : rent

rip

an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity

synonyms : split up

stock split

(tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl

a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts

an old Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea

an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

synonyms : rent

rip

snag

tear

a lengthwise crack in wood

a promised or claimed share of loot or money

a bottle containing half the usual amount

a situation in poker when two or more players have hands of equal rank or when the community cards create a board that makes it impossible for any player to have a higher hand, resulting in the pot being divided equally among them

to split

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to be divided into smaller groups or parts

synonyms : carve up

antonyms : unite

1.1

to cause something or a group of things or people to divide into smaller parts or groups

separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument

synonyms : cleave

rive

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

synonyms : break open

burst

to separate and go in different directions

synonyms : part

separate

to cause a group of people to be divided into smaller groups because of having different opinions or views

synonyms : break

split

having been divided; having the unity destroyed

synonyms : disconnected

disunited

fragmented

(especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain

Examples

1. I'm sorry to split hairs, but your portion of the bill is $25.97, not $25.79.

2. This may seem like splitting hairs but the distinction could be important

3. The roommates decided to go half and half on the rent to split the expenses evenly.

4. The lightning strike zapped the tree, causing it to split and fall.

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