Definition of divide
divided
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transitive verb
1a : to separate into two or more parts, areas, or groups divide the city into wardsb : to separate into classes, categories, or divisions divide history into epochsc : cleave, part a ship dividing the waves
2a : to separate into portions and give out in shares : distribute divide profitsb : to possess, enjoy, or make use of in common divide the blamec : apportion divides her time between the office and home
3a : to cause to be separate, distinct, or apart from one another fields divided by stone wallsb : to separate into opposing sides or parties the issues that divide usc : to cause (a parliamentary body) to vote by division
4a : to subject (a number or quantity) to the operation of finding how many times it contains another number or quantity divide 42 by 14b : to be used as a divisor with respect to (a dividend) 4 divides 16 evenlyc : to use as a divisor —used with into divide 14 into 42
intransitive verb
1 : to perform mathematical division
2a (1) : to undergo replication, multiplication, fission, or separation into parts (2) : to branch outb : to become separated or disunited especially in opinion or interest
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Examples of divide in a Sentence
She divided the pie into eight pieces.
The equator divides the Earth into two hemispheres.
The river divides after the bridge.
A tall fence divides the two yards.
Origin and Etymology of divide
Middle English, from Latin dividere, from dis- + -videre to separate — more at widow
Synonym Discussion of divide
distribute, dispense, divide, deal, dole out mean to give out, usually in shares, to each member of a group. distribute implies an apportioning by separation of something into parts, units, or amounts. distributed food to the needy dispense suggests the giving of a carefully weighed or measured portion to each of a group according to due or need. dispensed wisdom to the students divide stresses the separation of a whole into parts and implies that the parts are equal. three charitable groups divided the proceeds deal emphasizes the allotment of something piece by piece. deal out equipment and supplies dole out implies a carefully measured portion of something that is often in short supply. doled out what little food there was
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First Known Use of divide
1642
DIVIDE Defined for English Language Learners
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: to separate (something) into two or more parts or pieces
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: to separate (something) into classes or categories
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: to give (something) out in usually equal amounts
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Definition of divide for English Language Learners
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: a line of hills or mountains from which rivers drain : a ridge between two rivers
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: a separation of people into two or more groups that is caused by different opinions or beliefs or by a disagreement
DIVIDE Defined for Kids
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divided
;dividing
1 : to separate into two or more parts or pieces She divided the pie into eight pieces.
2 : to give out in shares I divided the money between us.
3 : to be or make different in opinion or interest The country was divided over the issue.
4 : to subject to or perform mathematical division Divide 10 by 2.
5 : to branch off : fork The road divides here.
divider
\də-ˈvī-dər\ nounMedical Dictionary
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divided
;dividing
transitive verb
: to separate into two or more parts divide a nerve surgicallyintransitive verb
: to undergo replication, multiplication, fission, or separation into parts actively dividing cells
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