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split
adjective(split)
having been divided; having the unity destroyed
Synonyms: disconnected, disunited, fragmented,
Examples:
A split group.
split
verb(split)
separate into parts or portions
Synonyms: carve up, dissever, divide, separate, split up,
split
verb(split)
discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
Synonyms: break, break up, part, separate, split up,
Examples:
My friend and I split up.
split
verb(split)
separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
Synonyms: cleave, rive,
split
noun(split)
an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
Synonyms: rent, rip, snag, tear,
split
noun(split)
an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity
Synonyms: split up, stock split,
Examples:
They announced a two-for-one split of the common stock.
split
noun(split)
the act of rending or ripping or splitting something
Synonyms: rent, rip,
split
noun(split)
division of a group into opposing factions
Synonyms: schism,
split
verb(split)
go one's own way; move apart
Synonyms: part, separate,
split
verb(split)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
Synonyms: break open, burst,
split
noun(split)
a bottle containing half the usual amount
split
noun(split)
a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts
split
noun(split)
a lengthwise crack in wood
Examples:
He inserted the wedge into a split in the log.
split
noun(split)
an old Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea
split
noun(split)
a promised or claimed share of loot or money
Examples:
He demanded his split before they disbanded.
split
adjective(split)
(especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain
Examples:
We bought split logs for the fireplace.
split
noun(split)
extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back)
split
noun(split)
(tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl
Examples:
He was winning until he got a split in the tenth frame.

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