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 split split /ˈsplɪt/

adjective

  1. () Having been divided; having the unity destroyed  ( disconnected , disunited , fragmented , split )
    having been divided; having the unity destroyed
     Congress...gave the impression of...a confusing sum of disconnected local forces
    Congress...gave the impression of...a confusing sum of disconnected local forces
     A league of disunited nations
    a league of disunited nations
     A fragmented coalition
    a fragmented coalition
     A split group
    a split group
  2. (especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain  ( split )
    (especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain
     We bought split logs for the fireplace
    we bought split logs for the fireplace

noun

  1. () Extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back)  ( split )
    extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back)
     The gymnast did a split in mid-air, impressing the audience.
    The gymnast did a split in mid-air, impressing the audience.
  2. Division of a group into opposing factions  ( split , schism )
    division of a group into opposing factions
     Another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy
    another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy
  3. The act of rending, ripping or splitting something  ( rent , rip , split )
    the act of rending, ripping or splitting something
     He gave the envelope a vigorous rip
    he gave the envelope a vigorous rip
  4. An increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity  ( split , split up , stock split )
    an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity
     They announced a two-for-one split of the common stock
    they announced a two-for-one split of the common stock
  5. (tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl  ( split )
    (tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl
     He was winning until he got a split in the tenth frame
    he was winning until he got a split in the tenth frame
  6. A dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts  ( split )
    a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts
     We ordered a banana split, which came loaded with toppings.
    We ordered a banana split, which came loaded with toppings.
  7. An opening made forcibly as by pulling apart  ( rip , snag , split , rent , tear )
    an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
     There was a rip in his pants
    there was a rip in his pants
     She had snags in her stockings
    she had snags in her stockings
  8. A lengthwise crack in wood  ( split )
    a lengthwise crack in wood
     He inserted the wedge into a split in the log
    he inserted the wedge into a split in the log
  9. A promised or claimed share of loot or money  ( split )
    a promised or claimed share of loot or money
     He demanded his split before they disbanded
    he demanded his split before they disbanded
  10. A bottle containing half the usual amount  ( split )
    a bottle containing half the usual amount

verb

  1. () Separate into parts or portions  ( carve up , dissever , split up , divide , separate , split )
    separate into parts or portions
     Divide the cake into three equal parts
    divide the cake into three equal parts
     The British carved up the Ottoman Empire after World War I
    The British carved up the Ottoman Empire after World War I
  2. () Separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument  ( rive [Archaic] , cleave , split )
    separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
     Cleave the bone
    cleave the bone
  3. () Come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure  ( break open , split , burst )
    come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
     The bubble burst
    The bubble burst
  4. () Go one's own way; move apart  ( separate , split , part )
    go one's own way; move apart
     The friends separated after the party
    The friends separated after the party
  5. () Discontinue an association or relation; go different ways  ( break , split up , part , break up , separate , split )
    discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
     The business partners broke over a tax question
    The business partners broke over a tax question
     The couple separated after 25 years of marriage
    The couple separated after 25 years of marriage
     My friend and I split up
    My friend and I split up

 Split

    noun

    1. An old Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea  ( Split )
      an old Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea
       Many tourists visit Split to experience the beauty of the Adriatic Sea.
      Many tourists visit Split to experience the beauty of the Adriatic Sea.