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.