Divided between Meaning in English

expression · lemma: divide between

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Definition

Used to describe something or someone that is separated or shared among two or more things, people, or groups, often indicating a choice or distribution.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is often used for choices or loyalties ('divided between two options') and resource sharing. It can describe feelings, responsibilities, time, or ownership. Common mistake: don't confuse with 'divided among' (for more than two, though 'between' is used informally for any number now). Frequently appears after 'feel', 'time', or 'resources'.

• Spanish: dividido entre
• Portuguese (BR): dividido entre
• Portuguese (PT): dividido entre
• Chinese (Simplified): 在...之间分配 - 在...之间分裂
• Chinese (Traditional): 在...之間分配 - 在...之間分裂
• Hindi: के बीच बंटा हुआ
• Arabic: مقسوم بين
• Bengali: ভাগ করা হয় - বিভক্ত থাকে
• Russian: разделён между - делится между
• Japanese: ～の間で分かれる
• Vietnamese: được chia giữa
• Korean: 사이에 나뉘다 - 사이에서 갈라지다
• Turkish: arasında bölünmüş
• Urdu: کے درمیان تقسیم
• Indonesian: terbagi antara

Example Sentences

My weekend is divided between studying and relaxing.

basic

The money will be divided between the two winners.

basic

She feels divided between her job and her family.

basic

Our team's opinions are really divided between two choices right now.

natural

He's divided between moving abroad and staying close to his family.

natural

My attention is always divided between my phone and the people I'm with.

natural