Synonyms for

Divide

Verb / dɪˈvaɪd / Another word for divide — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To separate into parts or groups, or to find how many times one number fits into another.

Synonyms & similar words

part split watershed separate fraction splitup disunite unite dissever multiply waterparting carveup separate split partition portion distribute share allocate apportion dissect bisect halve quarter fraction segment subdivide

Synonyms by register

Formal

apportion allocate distribute dissect

Informal

split share break up cut up

Literary

sever cleave part

Antonyms

unite join combine merge connect integrate amalgamate

Common collocations

  • divide by
  • divide into
  • divide up
  • divide the spoils
  • divide the pie
  • divide the nation
  • divide the house

Word family

noun division
verb divide
adjective divisible
adverb divisively

Usage note

When dividing a group, 'divide into' is often used (e.g., 'divide the class into groups'). 'Divide by' is used for mathematical operations (e.g., 'divide by two').

Example sentences

  1. I will divide the pizza into slices.
  2. Can you divide the crayons equally among your friends?
  3. The teacher asked us to divide into groups.
  4. We need to divide the work evenly.
  5. The river divides the city in half.

Quotes

  • The most important thing in life is to stop saying 'I wish' and start saying 'I will.' Consider nothing impossible, then treat possibilities as probabilities.
  • Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.
  • Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.

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