Divide by Meaning in English
expression
dɪˈvaɪd/ /ˈbaɪ
di-VYD BYE
dɪvˈaɪd/ /bˈaɪ
di-VID BYE
Definition
To split a number into equal parts by another number in mathematics; used when doing division.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in mathematical contexts, often spoken as 'divide X by Y' (e.g., 'divide 10 by 2'). Not used for physical separation—only for numbers. Common mistake: don't say 'divide with' or 'divide from' in this context.
Spanish: dividir entrePortuguese (BR): dividir porPortuguese (PT): dividir porChinese (Simplified): 除以Chinese (Traditional): 除以Hindi: से भाग देनाArabic: قسّم علىBengali: দিয়ে ভাগ করা - দ্বারা ভাগ করাRussian: делить наJapanese: 〜で割るVietnamese: chia choKorean: ~으로 나누다Turkish: bölmek (matematikte)Urdu: سے تقسیم کرناIndonesian: dibagi dengan
Example Sentences
Please divide 12 by 4.
basic
To find the answer, divide 20 by 5.
basic
We divide 100 by 10 to get 10.
basic
Just divide the total by the number of people, and you'll know how much each person pays.
natural
If you divide 15 by 0, you'll get an error.
natural
Teachers always remind students not to divide by zero in math class.
natural