split

1 of 3

verb

ˈsplit

split; splitting

transitive verb

: to divide lengthwise usually along a grain or seam or by layers

: to affect as if by cleaving or forcing apart

the river splits the town in two

a(1)

: to tear or rend apart : burst

(2)

: to subject (an atom or atomic nucleus) to artificial disintegration by fission

: to affect as if by breaking up or tearing apart : shatter

a roar that split the air

: to divide into parts or portions: such as

: to divide between persons : share

: to divide into factions, parties, or groups

: to mark (a ballot) or cast or register (a vote) so as to vote for candidates of different parties

d(1)

: to divide or break down (a chemical compound) into constituents

split a fat into glycerol and fatty acids

(2)

: to remove by such separation

split off carbon dioxide

: to divide (stock) by issuing a larger number of shares to existing shareholders usually without increase in total par value

: to separate (the parts of a whole) by interposing something

split an infinitive

: leave

split the party

split town

intransitive verb

: to become split lengthwise or into layers

: to break apart : burst

: to become divided up or separated off

split into factions

split from the group

: to sever relations or connections : separate

: leave

especially : to leave without delay

split for the coast

British : to betray confidence : act as an informer

—usually used with on

: to apportion shares

split

2 of 3

adjective

: divided, fractured

: prepared for use by splitting

split bamboo

split hides

: heterozygous

—used especially by breeders of cage birds sometimes with for

split

3 of 3

noun

: a narrow break made by or as if by splitting

: an arrangement of bowling pins left standing with space for pins between them

: a piece split off or made thin by splitting

: a division into or between divergent or antagonistic elements or forces

a cultural split

: a faction formed in this way

: the act or process of splitting something (such as the stock of a corporation)

: the act of lowering oneself to the floor or leaping into the air with legs extended at right angles to the trunk

: a product of division by or as if by splitting

: a wine bottle holding one quarter the usual amount or about .1875 liters (6 to 6.5 ounces)

also : the quantity held by a split

: an ice cream sundae served over slices of fruit (such as banana)

: the recorded time at or for a specific part of a race

Example Sentences

Verb The board split in two. The hull of the ship split apart on the rocks. A large chunk of ice split off from the iceberg and crashed into the water. She split the muffin and gave me half. The class split into several small groups. Two of the band members split off to form their own band. The teacher split the class into groups. The river splits the town in two. The party is split over the issue of taxes. The church split into moderate and conservative factions. Adjective opinions are split on the subject Noun There's a split down the back of your jacket. The new policy has caused a split in the organization. a split between liberals and conservatives a wide split of opinions See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

At the same time, Saul's final season was actually split in two, and the second half is eligible at next year's Emmys.

Brendan Morrow, The Week, 9 Sep. 2022 The earnings were split equally between the creators and Kode with Klossy.

Karlie Kloss, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 This year, 55 contestants were split into competing groups over five nights, with two going through on each occasion.

Billboard Staff, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2022 All proceeds will be split evenly between the families of the three victims.

Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 The other, against the Giants, was split between two spots on the calendar.

Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Along with the bags, the designer’s book list will be split between the Strand and Bottega Veneta’s Soho store.

Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 The two had a brief prior romantic relationship during a period when Strickland and Armstrong were split up.

Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 11 July 2022 Plasma is a result of lightning, formed when air molecules are split into their atoms.

Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 7 July 2022

Adjective

In a night filled with TKOs, split or unanimous decisions, a Boxing Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, and hard hits, San Antonio boxers stole the show during TMB Firepower’s 10-man card on Saturday night at the Tech Port Arena.

Rocky Garza Jr., San Antonio Express-News, 11 Sep. 2022 Such revelations, which came close to constitutional-crisis territory, centered on the Queen’s split loyalties to Commonwealth and nation.

Tom Mctague, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 Morrone has been photographed spending time with Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner in Los Angeles post-split.

Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 7 Sep. 2022 Card, a four-star recruit out of Austin’s Lake Travis High School in the 2020 class, split time last season with Casey Thompson, who has since transferred to Nebraska.

Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 19 Aug. 2022 If the crab legs are not pre-split, have kitchen shears available for splitting, and give each person a small seafood fork for getting the crab meat out of the shells.

Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2022 At Friday’s closing price of roughly $865, that would make the post-split price per share just about $288.

Jackie Wattles, CNN, 5 Aug. 2022 With Tesla remaining at nearly double its post-split valuation, Tesla investors could be in for good news.

Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Konecki's relationship in her first major post-split interview.

Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE.com, 20 July 2022

Noun

The news about split-screen does not appear as text in any 343 Industries communications this week.

Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 1 Sep. 2022 And for the Fold4, Samsung doubled down on PC-like productivity features – like, for example, the ability to copy and paste between split-screen Microsoft Office applications and Teams video meetings.

Mike Feibus, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 This natural strengthening shampoo is made without sulfates, and aims to mend split ends while reducing hair breakage over time.

Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Aug. 2022 It’s the perfect way to treat split ends and tired, damaged hair.

Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022 The friendly exes proved there were no hard feelings after their split.

Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 The account became an online diary, which also documented her split from Artem.

Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2022 So while Wimber’s death in 1997 largely contained the fallout from Toronto and his split with Wagner, some think a civil war within the NAR could be about to erupt.

Elle Hardy, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 Cudi said in a new Esquire profile, referring to West calling him out on Instagram amid the Donda rapper's feud with actor Pete Davidson, who dated West's ex Kim Kardashian after their split.

Christian Holub, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

split 1 of 3

verb

ˈsplit

split; splitting

: to divide lengthwise or by layers

split a log

: to separate into parts or groups

A highway splits the neighborhood.

Let's split up and search different areas.

: to burst or break apart or in pieces

The melon fell and split open.

: to divide into shares or sections

We split the profit.

split

2 of 3

noun

: a product or result of dividing, separating, or breaking apart : crack

: the act or process of dividing, separating, or breaking apart : division

There's a split in that political party.

: an action or position in which a person's legs are extended in a straight line and in opposite directions

split

3 of 3

adjective

: divided by or as if by splitting

We're split on what to do next.

Legal Definition

split 1 of 2

verb

split; splitting

: to divide into parts or portions: as

: to divide into factions, parties, or groups

: to mark (a ballot) or cast or register (a vote) so as to vote for candidates of different parties

: to divide (stock) by issuing a larger number of shares to existing shareholders usually without increase in total par value see also stock split

: to divide (a cause of action) into separate parts or claims in order to institute an action for less than all

Note: Splitting a cause of action is usually prohibited.

intransitive verb

: to become divided or separated

the Supreme Court, splitting five to four, sustained the law

R. H. Bork

split

2 of 2

adjective

: divided into portions, parts, or fragments

a split trial

a split stock

: divided by or in opinion

a split court

a split decision

单词	split hairs
释义	split 1 of 3 verb ˈsplit split; splitting transitive verb 1 a : to divide lengthwise usually along a grain or seam or by layers b : to affect as if by cleaving or forcing apart the river splits the town in two 2 a(1) : to tear or rend apart : burst (2) : to subject (an atom or atomic nucleus) to artificial disintegration by fission b : to affect as if by breaking up or tearing apart : shatter a roar that split the air 3 : to divide into parts or portions: such as a : to divide between persons : share b : to divide into factions, parties, or groups c : to mark (a ballot) or cast or register (a vote) so as to vote for candidates of different parties d(1) : to divide or break down (a chemical compound) into constituents split a fat into glycerol and fatty acids (2) : to remove by such separation split off carbon dioxide e : to divide (stock) by issuing a larger number of shares to existing shareholders usually without increase in total par value 4 : to separate (the parts of a whole) by interposing something split an infinitive 5 : leave split the party split town intransitive verb 1 a : to become split lengthwise or into layers b : to break apart : burst 2 a : to become divided up or separated off split into factions split from the group b : to sever relations or connections : separate c : leave especially : to leave without delay split for the coast 3 British : to betray confidence : act as an informer —usually used with on 4 : to apportion shares split 2 of 3 adjective 1 : divided, fractured 2 : prepared for use by splitting split bamboo split hides 3 : heterozygous —used especially by breeders of cage birds sometimes with for split 3 of 3 noun 1 a : a narrow break made by or as if by splitting b : an arrangement of bowling pins left standing with space for pins between them 2 : a piece split off or made thin by splitting 3 a : a division into or between divergent or antagonistic elements or forces a cultural split b : a faction formed in this way 4 a : the act or process of splitting something (such as the stock of a corporation) b : the act of lowering oneself to the floor or leaping into the air with legs extended at right angles to the trunk 5 : a product of division by or as if by splitting 6 : a wine bottle holding one quarter the usual amount or about .1875 liters (6 to 6.5 ounces) also : the quantity held by a split 7 : an ice cream sundae served over slices of fruit (such as banana) 8 : the recorded time at or for a specific part of a race Phrases split hairs : to make oversubtle or trivial distinctions split one's sides : to laugh heartily split the difference : to arrive at a compromise Synonyms Verb break up decouple disassociate disconnect disjoin disjoint dissever dissociate disunite divide divorce part ramify resolve separate sever sunder uncouple unlink unyoke Adjective disunited divided Noun check chink cleft crack cranny crevice fissure rift See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb The board split in two. The hull of the ship split apart on the rocks. A large chunk of ice split off from the iceberg and crashed into the water. She split the muffin and gave me half. The class split into several small groups. Two of the band members split off to form their own band. The teacher split the class into groups. The river splits the town in two. The party is split over the issue of taxes. The church split into moderate and conservative factions. Adjective opinions are split on the subject Noun There's a split down the back of your jacket. The new policy has caused a split in the organization. a split between liberals and conservatives a wide split of opinions See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb At the same time, Saul's final season was actually split in two, and the second half is eligible at next year's Emmys. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 9 Sep. 2022 The earnings were split equally between the creators and Kode with Klossy. Karlie Kloss, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 This year, 55 contestants were split into competing groups over five nights, with two going through on each occasion. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2022 All proceeds will be split evenly between the families of the three victims. Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2022 The other, against the Giants, was split between two spots on the calendar. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Along with the bags, the designer’s book list will be split between the Strand and Bottega Veneta’s Soho store. Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 The two had a brief prior romantic relationship during a period when Strickland and Armstrong were split up. Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 11 July 2022 Plasma is a result of lightning, formed when air molecules are split into their atoms. Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 7 July 2022 Adjective In a night filled with TKOs, split or unanimous decisions, a Boxing Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, and hard hits, San Antonio boxers stole the show during TMB Firepower’s 10-man card on Saturday night at the Tech Port Arena. Rocky Garza Jr., San Antonio Express-News, 11 Sep. 2022 Such revelations, which came close to constitutional-crisis territory, centered on the Queen’s split loyalties to Commonwealth and nation. Tom Mctague, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2022 Morrone has been photographed spending time with Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner in Los Angeles post-split. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 7 Sep. 2022 Card, a four-star recruit out of Austin’s Lake Travis High School in the 2020 class, split time last season with Casey Thompson, who has since transferred to Nebraska. Creg Stephenson \| Cstephenson@al.com, al, 19 Aug. 2022 If the crab legs are not pre-split, have kitchen shears available for splitting, and give each person a small seafood fork for getting the crab meat out of the shells. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2022 At Friday’s closing price of roughly $865, that would make the post-split price per share just about $288. Jackie Wattles, CNN, 5 Aug. 2022 With Tesla remaining at nearly double its post-split valuation, Tesla investors could be in for good news. Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Konecki's relationship in her first major post-split interview. Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE.com, 20 July 2022 Noun The news about split-screen does not appear as text in any 343 Industries communications this week. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 1 Sep. 2022 And for the Fold4, Samsung doubled down on PC-like productivity features – like, for example, the ability to copy and paste between split-screen Microsoft Office applications and Teams video meetings. Mike Feibus, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 This natural strengthening shampoo is made without sulfates, and aims to mend split ends while reducing hair breakage over time. Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Aug. 2022 It’s the perfect way to treat split ends and tired, damaged hair. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022 The friendly exes proved there were no hard feelings after their split. Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 The account became an online diary, which also documented her split from Artem. Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2022 So while Wimber’s death in 1997 largely contained the fallout from Toronto and his split with Wagner, some think a civil war within the NAR could be about to erupt. Elle Hardy, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 Cudi said in a new Esquire profile, referring to West calling him out on Instagram amid the Donda rapper's feud with actor Pete Davidson, who dated West's ex Kim Kardashian after their split. Christian Holub, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Dutch splitten, from Middle Dutch; akin to Middle High German splīzen to split and probably to Old High German spaltan to split First Known Use Verb 1567, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Adjective 1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing split lickety-split split end split decision split-brain split on split one's sides split-level split personality split second split screen split shot split the ticket stock split split ticket pre-split banana split split leaf philodendron split-second decision split pea split infinitive split rail split shift split-fingered fastball split hairs split the difference See More lickety-split split end split decision split-brain split on split one's sides split-level split personality split second split screen split shot split the ticket stock split split ticket pre-split banana split split leaf philodendron split-second decision split pea split infinitive split rail split shift split-fingered fastball split hairs split the difference See More Kids Definition split 1 of 3 verb ˈsplit split; splitting 1 : to divide lengthwise or by layers split a log 2 : to separate into parts or groups A highway splits the neighborhood. Let's split up and search different areas. 3 : to burst or break apart or in pieces The melon fell and split open. 4 : to divide into shares or sections We split the profit. split 2 of 3 noun 1 : a product or result of dividing, separating, or breaking apart : crack 2 : the act or process of dividing, separating, or breaking apart : division There's a split in that political party. 3 : an action or position in which a person's legs are extended in a straight line and in opposite directions split 3 of 3 adjective : divided by or as if by splitting We're split on what to do next. Medical Definition split transitive verb ˈsplit split; splitting : to divide or break down (a chemical compound) into constituents split a fat into glycerol and fatty acids also : to remove by such separation Legal Definition split 1 of 2 verb split; splitting : to divide into parts or portions: as a : to divide into factions, parties, or groups b : to mark (a ballot) or cast or register (a vote) so as to vote for candidates of different parties c : to divide (stock) by issuing a larger number of shares to existing shareholders usually without increase in total par value see also stock split d : to divide (a cause of action) into separate parts or claims in order to institute an action for less than all Note: Splitting a cause of action is usually prohibited. intransitive verb : to become divided or separated the Supreme Court, splitting five to four, sustained the law R. H. Bork split 2 of 2 adjective 1 : divided into portions, parts, or fragments a split trial a split stock 2 : divided by or in opinion a split court a split decision Geographical Definition Split geographical name ˈsplit city and port on the Dalmatian coast of the Adriatic Sea in southern Croatia population 166,500 split hairs phrase as in complain to make often peevish criticisms or objections about matters that are minor, unimportant, or irrelevant They fussed that the cheese should have been served at room temperature, but to me they were splitting hairs. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance complain fuss carp cavil moan fault nitpick mutter beef criticize quibble bitch whine niggle yaup kick grouse crab gripe growl squawk squeal wail bellyache yammer grumble murmur kvetch croak yowl yawp whimper Antonyms & Near Antonyms praise compliment support recommend back commend approve champion applaud endorse indorse See More
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