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divide
What does divide mean?
divide (verb): to split or separate (something) into two or more parts.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use divide in a sentence?
- Divide the cake into three equal parts. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce divide?
/dɪˈvaɪd/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does divide come from?
From Middle English dividen, from Latin dīvidere (“to divide”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of divide?
Words related to divide
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “divide” mean?
assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
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plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect
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to disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area
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to split or separate (something) into two or more parts
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Which word is closest in meaning to “divide”?
start
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thank
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close
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split
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