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Divide

Noun, Verb
UK /dɪˈvaɪd/
US /dɪˈvaɪd/

Definition

(v) : To separate into parts, or to perform division in math.
(n) : A separation or boundary between things.

Example

"(v) : The teacher asked us to divide the sweets into equal pieces for everyone."

"(v) : They divided the money fairly, making sure each person received the same amount to avoid conflict."

"(n) : The mountain range forms a natural divide between the two neighboring regions and cultures."

Explanation

Divide means to separate something into parts or sections. For example, a teacher might divide a class into groups for an activity, or you may divide a bread into slices to share with friends. In mathematics, divide means finding out how many times one number goes into another (like 10 divided by 2 equals 5). As a verb, it can also mean causing separation between people, such as when arguments divide friends. As a noun, it sometimes refers to a separation between areas, like “the divide between two countries”.

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