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divide

[dɪˈvaɪd]

divide Definition

  • 1to separate or split something into two or more parts
  • 2to cause a difference of opinion or feeling between people or groups
  • 3a wide difference between two groups, especially one involving strong feelings of opposition or hostility

Using divide: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "divide" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The river divides the city in half.

  • Example

    The inheritance was divided equally among the siblings.

  • Example

    The issue of immigration has divided the country.

  • Example

    The political party is deeply divided on this issue.

divide Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for divide

Phrases with divide

  • the gap between those who have access to digital technology and those who do not

    Example

    The digital divide is a major issue in many developing countries.

  • to reduce or eliminate the differences between two groups or individuals

    Example

    The organization aims to bridge the divide between different communities in the city.

  • a strategy of gaining power by breaking up larger concentrations of power into pieces that individually have less power than the one implementing the strategy

    Example

    The company used a divide and conquer strategy to weaken the labor union.

Origins of divide

from Latin 'dividere', meaning 'to separate'

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Summary: divide in Brief

The verb 'divide' [dɪˈvaɪd] means to separate or split something into two or more parts, or to cause a difference of opinion or feeling between people or groups. It can refer to a wide difference between two groups, especially one involving strong feelings of opposition or hostility. Examples include 'The river divides the city in half' and 'The issue of immigration has divided the country.' Phrases include 'digital divide,' 'bridge the divide,' and 'divide and conquer.'

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