divide in English: To split something into two or more parts. (verb)

Translation

To split something into two or more parts.

Word origin

From Latin dividere, meaning to split apart or separate.

Verb typeregular (divide, divides, divided)

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You divide something INTO parts.

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In maths, we say "divided by".

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"Divide" can also mean to make people disagree.

cut

To split or open something using a knife or other sharp tool.

share

To let someone else have or use part of what you have.

split

To break or divide something into two or more parts.

separate

To move two or more things apart so that they are no longer together.

half

One of the two equal parts that make up a whole thing.

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