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divide

/dɪˈvaɪd/
di · vide dɪ · ˈvaɪd
English Definition
v. to separate into parts or groups
中文释义
分开,分割
Significado en Español
dividir
한국어 뜻
나누다, 분할하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chia, phân chia
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Example Sentence

Divide the cake into eight pieces.

把蛋糕分成八块。

Synonyms
split separate partition
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “divide”:

  1. A combine
  2. B unite
  3. C merge
  4. D split
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D — split. “divide” means v. to separate into parts or groups

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

You can easily ______ the large pizza into eight equal slices.

  1. A join
  2. B combine
  3. C merge
  4. D divide
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D — divide. “divide” means v. to separate into parts or groups

Common questions about “divide”

What does “divide” mean?

divide — v. to separate into parts or groups. In Chinese: 分开,分割.

How do you pronounce “divide”?

divide is pronounced /dɪˈvaɪd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: di · vide.

How do you use “divide” in a sentence?

Divide the cake into eight pieces. (把蛋糕分成八块。)

What are synonyms for “divide”?

split, separate, partition — all close in meaning to divide (v. to separate into parts or groups).

Is “divide” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. divide appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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