divide

Meaning

to separate into parts; to split or break apart

to separate into parts or groups

Example Sentences

Please divide the cake into eight pieces.

The teacher asked the class to divide into four groups.

Example Expressions

divide and rule

Synonyms

split, separate, partition, break, allocate, distribute

Entry 1

split, separate, partition, break

Entry 2

separate, split, partition, allocate, distribute

Antonyms

unite, combine, join, merge

Entry 1

unite, combine, join, merge

Entry 2

unite, combine, merge

Collocations

divide equally, divide attention, divide and conquer, divide into groups, divide resources, divide land

Entry 1

divide equally, divide attention, divide and conquer, divide into groups

Entry 2

divide equally, divide resources, divide into groups, divide land