divide
Translation
to separate, to share out, to calculate by division, to cause disagreement
Examples
She divided the cake into eight pieces.
She divided the cake into eight pieces.
Let's divide the work between us.
Let's divide the work between us.
Ten divided by two is five.
Ten divided by two is five.
The issue divided the community.
The issue divided the community.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((into sth.)) to separate (sth.) into parts She divided the cake into eight pieces.
((sth.)) ((between/among sb.)) to share (sth.) out Let's divide the work between us.
((number)) ((by number)) to perform mathematical division Ten divided by two is five.
Similar Words
Synonyms: split, separate, share; Antonyms: unite, join, combine
Etymology
From Latin 'dividere', from 'di-' (apart) and 'videre' (to separate).
Memory Tips
The division symbol '÷' visually shows something being 'divided' by a line.