What does SPLIT mean?

Split

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun, Adjective

Definition:

1. Verb: to divide or separate something into two or more parts.
2. Noun: a division or separation into two or more parts.
3. Adjective: divided or separated into two or more parts.

Pronunciations:

• US: /splɪt/
• UK: /splɪt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "split" originated from the Old English word "splittan." The verb form of "split" has been used since the 16th century, while the noun form has been used since the 17th century. The adjective form has been used since the 19th century. The word is commonly used to describe the act of dividing or separating something into two or more parts.

Synonyms:

• Verb: divide, separate, sever, cleave, cut, break
• Noun: separation, division, rift, break, crack, gap
• Adjective: divided, separated, bisected, halved, cut

Related Words:

• Spilt
• Splat
• Split
• Slipt
• Stilt

Example Sentences:

• Verb: She split the pie into eight equal pieces.
• Noun: The split in the road led to two different paths.
• Adjective: The split logs were stacked neatly by the fireplace.