Definition of split - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
physical divisiontr. divide something solid along a straight linetr.
- He split the log with an axe.
2.
divisiontr./intr. share something by dividing ittr./intr.
- They agreed to split the winnings equally..
3.
- He split from the party without saying goodbye..
4.
relationshipintr. separate from a partnerintr.
- They decided to split after five years together.
5.
betrayaltr. divulge a secret or betray confidencetr.
- He split and told everyone the plan.
6.
groupstr. cause discord or break uptr.
- The issue split the community into factions.
Noun
1.
damagelong crack or tear in something
- The split in the wall was getting bigger.
2.
ownershipportion or share of something
- They agreed on a 50-50 split of the profits.
3.
groupsdivision or separation within a group
- The split in the party caused a lot of tension.
4.
foodUS dessert with fruit and ice creamUS
- I ordered a banana split for dessert.
5.
flexible movemaneuver in gymnastics or dance
- She performed a perfect split during the routine.
6.
timespecific time in a race or speedrun
- He checked his split at the halfway mark.
7.
sportsTECH. formation of pins in bowlingTECH.
- He left a difficult split after his first throw.
Adjective
1.
generaldivided into parts or sections
- The split board was difficult to repair.
2.
conflicthaving a sharp difference of opinion
- The committee was split on the decision to fund the project..
3.
coffeeUS comprising half decaffeinated and half caffeinated espressoUS
- I ordered a split coffee for a balanced taste.
Images of split
long crack or tear in something 
maneuver in gymnastics or dance
Expressions with split
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stop being together as a group
The band decided to split up after the tour.
separate from a larger group or structure
The small faction decided to split off from the main party..
argue about trivial details unnecessarily
He tends to split hairs during every discussion.
ballot with candidates from multiple parties
She cast a split ticket in the election.
share the payment of a bill among multiple people
They decided to split the bill after dinner.
for a very short moment or instant
I thought I saw her for a split second.
in an extremely short amount of time
She made the decision in a split second.
laugh so hard that your body almost hurts from it
We split sides laughing at the movie's ridiculous final scene.
laugh very hard and uncontrollably
We split a gut watching the comedy show.
laugh very hard at something funny
We split our sides at the comedian's jokes.
settle a dispute by agreeing on a middle position
They couldn't decide on a price, so they decided to split the difference..
cause vote distribution to weaken a leading candidate
The third-party candidate split the vote, weakening the main opposition.
experience intense laughter
During the improv show, you'll split your sides laughing at their sketches.
to leave a place quickly or suddenly
We should make like a banana and split before it rains..
dessert with banana, ice cream, and toppings
I ordered a banana split for dessert.
equal division between two parties
They agreed on a fifty-fifty split of the profits.
break along a line
The wooden plank split down the middle.
hair with a split tip due to damage
She noticed a split end in her hair.
break or divide something into two separate parts
The log will split in two if you hit it hard.
cause a cut or break in someone's lip
He fell and split his lip on the sidewalk.
peeled and split seed of a pea plant
Split pea is used in many traditional soups.
requiring immediate and quick action
The split-second response saved the day.
share a meal with someone
We decided to split lunch at the new cafe.
work schedule divided into two separate periods in a day
He works a split shift, starting early morning and resuming late afternoon..
Origin of split
Old English, splittan (to split)
Terms with split included in their meaning
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road split
point where a road or path splits into two
destruction
shatter or split with force
split household
family where parents are divorced or separated
fraction
one part when something is split into ninety-four pieces
split object
split something into two pieces by pulling apart
river split
point where a river splits into branches
equal split
agreement to share equally between two parties
skin condition
dry and split skin on the heels
food
small, round, flat yeast-leavened bread often split and toasted
split cost
share the cost equally between two people
stationery
metal device with a split shank for papers
severing
sever or split something open
split door
door divided into two parts
mathematics
capable of being divided or split
software split
departure from a single source in software development
business
split a market into distinct groups
Indian cuisine
spiced Indian dish made from split pulses
split into two
divided into two clear and separate parts or groups
social division
division or split between people
split costs
pay for one's own expenses in a group
split apart
separated into distinct sections or parts
split up
divide something into parts or sections
finance
business arrangement where multiple parties split income from a product
object
triangular block used to split or hold things apart
Examples of split in a sentence
The river split the town into two parts. They decided to split the bill. We will split the responsibilities evenly. She decided to split from the group after the argument. They split from the meeting early to catch a train. They split amicably and remained friends.
She split from her partner last year. She split and revealed the surprise party details. They split on their friends and leaked the information. The inheritance dispute split the siblings. The new policy could split the union. A split appeared in the wooden table. The split in the pavement caused a tripping hazard. Her split of the inheritance was smaller than expected. The band negotiated an equal split of the ticket sales. A split emerged within the committee over the decision. The split between the factions was irreparable. We shared a chocolate split after dinner. The café serves a strawberry split with whipped cream. The gymnast's split was applauded by the audience. In ballet, mastering the split is essential. She recorded her best split during the race. The runner's split was faster than expected. She managed to convert the split into a spare. The split made it challenging to score a strike. The split team worked on separate projects. She wore a split skirt for the dance. The jury was split on the verdict. The board members were split over the new policy. She prefers a split coffee to reduce caffeine intake. A split coffee is perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up.
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- French:fendre, fente, ...
- German:spalten, Riss, ...
- Italian:spaccare, crepa, ...
- Spanish:partir, grieta, ...
- Portuguese:dividir, fenda, ...
- Chinese:劈开, 裂缝, ...
- Japanese:割る, ひび, ...
- Arabic:شَقَّ, شَقّ, ...
- Hebrew:לְבַקֵּעַ, סֶדֶק, ...
- Russian:разрубить, трещина, ...
- Ukrainian:розколоти, тріщина, ...
- Hindi:चीरना, दरार, ...
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