split

🇺🇸 /splɪt/ 🇬🇧 /splɪt/
Frequency
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Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
verb
B2

To separate into parts.

The group split into smaller teams.

B2

To share something by dividing it.

We split the pizza for lunch.

B2

To cause division within a group.

The new policy split the committee.

B2

To tear along a line.

The seam split when I pulled the shirt.

R

To cause a wound by tearing the skin.

She split her knee while running.

R

To end a relationship.

They split after a year of dating.

R

To leave quickly.

Let's split before they arrive.

noun
B2

A disagreement causing division.

Their split caused a lot of drama.

B2

A long tear in fabric or skin.

The split in his pants was embarrassing.

R

A part of something divided.

He took a split of the profits.

R

A position with legs stretched apart.

The gymnast landed a perfect split.

translation

v. To separate into parts.; To share something by dividing it.; To cause division within a group.; To tear along a line.; To cause a wound by tearing the skin.; To end a relationship.; To leave quickly.
n. A disagreement causing division.; A long tear in fabric or skin.; A part of something divided.; A position with legs stretched apart.

Word Forms

Progressive splitting
3rd Present splits
Plural splits