Pronunciation

/splɪt/

Definitions

Noun

• Split (noun): A division or separation of something, often along a line or into parts. For example: “The argument led to a deep split within the company.”
• Split decision: A disagreement that results in a divided choice or opinion. For example: “The jury reached a split decision on the defendant’s guilt.”

Verb

• Split (verb):
  • To split something: To divide it into two or more parts, physically or metaphorically. For example: “He split the log with an ax.”
  • To split apart: To separate or come apart. For example: “The friends eventually split apart after a falling out.”
• To split hairs: To nitpick over minor details or distinctions. For example: “Don’t split hairs over the exact meaning of the word.”

Adjective

• Split-screen: Having two or more images or scenes displayed simultaneously, often horizontally. For example: “The movie featured a split-screen showing the main character’s thoughts.”

Phrases

• “Split the bill”: Share the cost of a meal equally among diners.
• “Split-second decision”: A decision made very quickly, often in a fraction of a second.
• “A split personality”: A psychological term for having two distinct personalities within an individual.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The team’s internal conflict resulted in a major split between the coach and the players.”
• Verb: “After the marathon, he felt a sharp pain in his leg, indicating a potential muscle split.”
• Adjective: “The new TV set has a stunning split-screen feature for watching multiple channels at once.”

Synonyms

• Divide
• Partition
• Fragment
• Dissect
• Sever
• Hinge
• Torn
• Dichotomous
• Dualistic