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We split the apple into two pieces.
What does Split mean?
divide into parts.
Dictionary definition
To divide something into parts or groups.
Example sentences
Split in a sentence
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The teacher asked the class to split into small groups.
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A writer may split a long paragraph to make the ideas easier to follow.
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Practice 1
What does split mean?
Split means to divide or separate something into parts.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to split?
Divide and split both mean to separate into parts.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for split?
Join contrasts with split because join means to put together.
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Partverb, noun.
MeaningSplit means divide into parts.
ExampleExample: We split the apple into two pieces.
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Word family
Split word family
Base word
split
verb
splits
Divides now or often.
verb
splitting
Dividing into parts now.
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Hint for students
divide into parts.
Common mix-up
Split is not the same as join. Split means divide into parts.
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Read this model sentence: The teacher asked the class to split into small groups. Clue words: into, teacher, asked. Underline clue words that show why split fits instead of join. Now write one new sentence that shows split without using the word split. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show split?
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