split
Translation
to split, to divide, to share, to break apart
Examples
Let's split the bill.
Let's split the bill.
He split the wood with an axe.
He split the wood with an axe.
The party split over the issue.
The party split over the issue.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to divide (sth.) into parts He split the wood with an axe.
((sth.)) ((with sb.)) to share (sth.) with (sb.) Let's split the bill.
((over sth.)) to become divided because of a disagreement The party split over the issue.
Similar Words
Synonyms: divide, separate, cleave; Antonyms: join, unite, combine
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'splitten'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'splitting' a banana split with a friend.