divide — to separate or split into parts
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to separate or split into parts
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈvaɪd/
Example Sentences
- My mom tried to divide the last cookie between my brother and me, but somehow she ate it herself.
- The teacher asked us to divide into groups, but everyone just stood there awkwardly.
- We need to divide the household chores equally among family members.
divide
VERB[/dɪˈvaɪd/]
to separate or split into parts
The teacher draws a line to divide the classroom into two debate teams.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'dividere' meaning 'to separate or distribute', possibly from 'dis-' (apart) and 'videre' (to see), suggesting the idea of seeing something as separate parts.
Breakdown
di- (apart) + -vide (from Latin videre, to separate) = divide
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom tried to divide the last cookie between my brother and me, but somehow she ate it herself.”
“The teacher asked us to divide into groups, but everyone just stood there awkwardly.”
“We need to divide the household chores equally among family members.”
“The mountain range divides the country into two distinct regions.”
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