Split
/splɪt/
The meaning and definition of Split, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
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Of something solid, to divide fully or partly along a more or less straight line.
“He has split his lip.”
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To (cause to) break up; to throw into discord.
“Accusations of bribery split the party just before the election.”
noun
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The elapsed time at specific intermediate points in a race.
“In the 3000 m race, his 800 m split was 1:45.32”
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A split-finger fastball.
“He’s got a nasty split.”
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Synonyms
cleave break up split up
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