Meaning of the word divide in English

What does divide mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

divide

US /dɪˈvaɪd/

UK /dɪˈvaɪd/

to separate into parts or shares

Example:

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We need to divide the cake into equal slices.

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The river divides the city into two parts.

Synonym:

split separate partition distribute share

to perform the operation of division in arithmetic

Example:

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Can you divide 100 by 4?

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The teacher taught us how to divide fractions.

a point or line that separates two areas or things

Example:

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The mountain range forms a natural divide between the two countries.

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There's a clear divide between rich and poor in this society.

Synonym:

boundary border split gap

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