split

verb
UK: /splɪt/
US: /splɪt/

  1. To divide or break something into two or more parts.

    1. I can split the apple with you. [ ] [ ]
    2. The log split right down the middle after I hit it with the axe. [ ] [ ]

  2. To separate or move apart.

    1. The road will split in two miles, so stay right. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our group decided to split up to cover more ground during the search. [ ] [ ]

  3. To share something, often money, between several people.

    1. We will split the bill after dinner. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lottery winners agreed to split the jackpot equally among themselves. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

rupture divide separate cleave share crack
split noun

  1. A crack or division in something.

    1. There's a split in the wood floor. [ ] [ ]
    2. The geologist examined the split in the rock formation with interest. [ ] [ ]

  2. An act of separating or dividing something.

    1. The split was amicable, but still sad. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company announced a split into two separate divisions to increase efficiency. [ ] [ ]

  3. A dessert made of fruit and ice cream.

    1. I ordered a banana split for dessert. [ ] [ ]
    2. She enjoyed a strawberry split after a long day at work. [ ] [ ]
split adjective

  1. Divided or separated.

    1. We had a split decision, so we voted again. [ ] [ ]
    2. The split opinions within the committee made it difficult to reach a consensus. [ ] [ ]
split phrasal-verb

  1. Split up means to end a relationship.

    1. They split up last week. [ ] [ ]
    2. After five years together, they decided to split up because they wanted different things. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "split" in English means: To divide or break something into two or more parts., To separate or move apart., To share something, often money, between several people..

The phonetic transcription of "split" is /splɪt/ in British English and /splɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "split": rupture, divide, separate, cleave, share, crack.

Example usage of "split": "I can split the apple with you.". More examples on the page.