Divide

/dɪˈvaɪd/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To split or separate (something) into two or more parts..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive) To split or separate (something) into two or more parts.
2. (transitive) To share (something) by dividing it.
3. (transitive) To cause (a group of people) to disagree.
4. (transitive, arithmetic, with by) To calculate the number (the quotient) by which you must multiply one given number (the divisor) to produce a second given number (the dividend).
5. (transitive, arithmetic) To be a divisor of.
6. (intransitive) To separate into two or more parts.
7. (intransitive, biology) Of a cell, to reproduce by dividing.
8. To disunite in opinion or interest; to make discordant or hostile; to set at variance.

Example Sentences

a wall divides two houses; a stream divides the towns

Divide the living child in two.

How shall we divide this pie?

true justice unto people to divide

Words divide us, Wiktionary unites us.

For nearly two years, the pandemic has been dividing families over issues like social distancing, mask-wearing, and vaccines. Now that the holiday season is here and families are gathering, many issues that have been simmering are reaching a boiling point.

It is a debate that divides Americans as evenly as any of the great political issues of the day. Should they leave their butter on the counter, or must they keep it in the fridge?

If you divide 6 by 3, you get 2.

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