Split between Meaning in English
expression
ˈspɫɪt/ /bitˈwin/, /bɪtˈwin
SPLIT bit-WEEN
splˈɪt/ /bɪtwˈiːn
split bit-WEEN
Definition
Used to describe something or someone divided or shared between two or more groups, things, or places.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used with time, money, responsibilities, or feelings ('split between home and work', 'split between two teams'). Not to be confused with 'split up', which means to separate completely.
Spanish: dividido entrePortuguese (BR): dividido entrePortuguese (PT): dividido entreChinese (Simplified): 在...之间分配Chinese (Traditional): 在...之間分配Hindi: के बीच बंटा हुआArabic: مقسم بينBengali: ভাগ করা হয় মধ্যেRussian: разделён междуJapanese: 〜の間で分かれるVietnamese: chia ra giữaKorean: ~사이에 나누다Turkish: arasında bölünmekUrdu: کے درمیان تقسیم ہوناIndonesian: terbagi antara
Example Sentences
The money was split between the three winners.
basic
Her attention was split between her book and the TV.
basic
I feel split between wanting to travel and needing to save money.
natural
Her loyalties were split between her family and her best friend.
natural
The project will be split between two teams from different countries.
natural
My time is split between school and my part-time job.
basic