divide (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈvaɪd/

Definition

To separate into parts or groups, or to share something among people.

Examples

• We need to divide the pizza into eight equal slices.

• The river divides the town into two halves.

• She decided to divide her inheritance equally among her three children.

How to Use divide

divide into (prepositional phrase)

To separate something into parts or groups. — "The book is divided into three sections."

divide by (prepositional phrase)

To perform the mathematical operation of division using a specific number. — "Can you divide 50 by 5?"

divide among (prepositional phrase)

To share something so that each person or group gets a part. — "They divided the cake among the guests."

divide between (prepositional phrase)

To share something so that two people or groups each get a part. — "The inheritance was divided between the two brothers."

Synonyms of divide

Words with a similar meaning to divide:

• split
• separate
• share
• distribute

Antonyms of divide

Words with the opposite meaning to divide:

• unite
• combine

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