Divide Meaning in English
word
/dɪˈvaɪd/
di-VYD
/dɪvˈaɪd/
di-VYD
Definition
To separate something into parts or groups, or to distribute among people. Also used in math when one number is split by another.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with objects, groups, and numbers: 'divide the cake', 'divide the class', 'divide 12 by 3'. Informal contexts say 'split' (e.g., 'split the bill'). Can also mean to create disagreement: 'This issue divides people.'
Spanish: dividirPortuguese (BR): dividirPortuguese (PT): dividirChinese (Simplified): 分开 - 除以Chinese (Traditional): 分開 - 除以Hindi: बाँटना - विभाजित करनाArabic: يُقسِّم - يَفْصِلBengali: ভাগ করা - বিভক্ত করাRussian: делить - разделятьJapanese: 分ける - 分割するVietnamese: chia - phân chiaKorean: 나누다 - 분할하다Turkish: bölmek - ayırmakUrdu: تقسیم کرنا - بانٹناIndonesian: membagi - membagikan
Example Sentences
Let's divide the pizza into eight slices.
basic
Can you divide these candies between us?
basic
If you divide 20 by 4, you get 5.
basic
This fence divides our yard from the neighbor's.
natural
Politics often divide families during elections.
natural
We should divide up the chores so everyone helps out.
natural