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to ( cause to) divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line: be split between The prize was split between Susan and Kate. split something in something Split the aubergines in half and cover with breadcrumbs. split someone/something (up) into something The teacher split the children (up) into three groups.
The meaning of SPLIT is to divide lengthwise usually along a grain or seam or by layers. How to use split in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Split.
Split definition: to divide or separate from end to end or into layers. See examples of SPLIT used in a sentence.
to separate, cut, or divide into two or more parts; cause to separate along the grain or length; break into layers
1. a. To divide (something) from end to end, into layers, or along the grain: split the log down the middle. See Synonyms at tear 1. b. To cause to be split unintentionally: split my pants laughing. c. To cause to undergo nuclear fission or division into elements: splitting atomic nuclei with neutrons; splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen. d.
the division of a group of people into smaller groups because they disagree about something: This issue is likely to cause a major split in the party.
Split means to come apart or rip in two. It can be used as a verb "let's split the apple in two" or as a noun "be careful to step over the split in the earth left by the quake." It implies some violence.
