Dividing

Pronunciation: /dɪˈvaɪd/

Dividing (verb)

  1. To separate something into two or more parts or groups.
  2. To calculate how many times one number fits into another number.
  3. To cause people to disagree or have different opinions.

Examples

  • They decided to divide the cake equally.
  • The teacher will divide the class into groups.

Common collocations: divide into sections, divide equally, divide the workload, divide by, divide evenly

Dividing (noun)

  1. A line or space that separates two areas or groups.

Examples

  • The river acts as a natural divide between the two regions.
  • A fence marks the divide between the properties.

Synonyms of Dividing

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Neutral

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Antonyms of Dividing

  • when discussing bringing things together
  • when discussing merging elements