divided
word · lemma: divide
/dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
di-VY-duhd
/dɪvˈaɪdɪd/
di-VY-did
Definition
Separated into parts or groups. It can also mean people or things that do not agree or are not united.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with opinions, groups, and territory ('a country divided by war'). Often paired with 'over' to show the cause of division ('divided over politics'). Can be formal or neutral.
Spanish: dividido - separadoPortuguese (BR): dividido - separadoPortuguese (PT): dividido - separadoChinese (Simplified): 分开的 - 分裂的Chinese (Traditional): 分開的 - 分裂的Hindi: विभाजित - बंटा हुआArabic: مقسوم - منقسمBengali: বিভক্ত - বিভাজিতRussian: разделённый - разделён - разделенаJapanese: 分けられた - 分裂したVietnamese: được chia - bị chia rẽKorean: 나누어진 - 분열된Turkish: bölünmüş - ayrılmışUrdu: تقسیم شدہ - منقسمIndonesian: terbagi - terpecah
Example Sentences
The cake was divided into six pieces.
basic
The city is divided by the river.
basic
The students were divided into groups for the project.
basic
The country has been divided by years of conflict.
natural
Our family is still divided over where to spend the holidays.
natural
Public opinion is sharply divided on this issue.
natural