Synonyms for Split

Synonyms for (noun) Split

Synonyms: split, schism

Definition: division of a group into opposing factions

Usage: another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy

Similar words: division

Definition: the act or process of dividing


Synonyms: rip, rent, split

Definition: the act of rending or ripping or splitting something

Usage: he gave the envelope a vigorous rip

Similar words: tear

Definition: the act of tearing

Usage: he took the manuscript in both hands and gave it a mighty tear


Synonyms: split

Definition: extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back)

Similar words: acrobatic feat, acrobatic stunt

Definition: a stunt performed by an acrobat


Synonyms: stock split, split, split up

Definition: an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity

Usage: they announced a two-for-one split of the common stock

Similar words: step-up, increase

Definition: the act of increasing something

Usage: he gave me an increase in salary


Synonyms: split

Definition: (tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl

Usage: he was winning until he got a split in the tenth frame

Similar words: formation

Definition: a particular spatial arrangement


Synonyms: split

Definition: a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts

Similar words: frozen dessert

Definition: any of various desserts prepared by freezing


Synonyms: Split

Definition: an old Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea

Similar words: city, urban center, metropolis

Definition: a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

Usage: Ancient Troy was a great city


Synonyms: rip, rent, split, snag, tear

Definition: an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

Usage: there was a rip in his pants; she had snags in her stockings

Similar words: opening, gap

Definition: an open or empty space in or between things

Usage: there was a small opening between the trees; the explosion made a gap in the wall


Synonyms: split

Definition: a lengthwise crack in wood

Usage: he inserted the wedge into a split in the log

Similar words: crack, crevice, scissure, cleft, fissure

Definition: a long narrow opening


Synonyms: split

Definition: a promised or claimed share of loot or money

Usage: he demanded his split before they disbanded

Similar words: share, percentage, part, portion

Definition: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

Usage: he wanted his share in cash


Synonyms: split

Definition: a bottle containing half the usual amount

Similar words: bottle, bottleful

Definition: the quantity contained in a bottle


Synonyms for (verb) Split

Synonyms: break open, burst, split

Definition: come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

Usage: The bubble burst

Similar words: separate, split up, come apart, break, fall apart

Definition: become separated into pieces or fragments

Usage: The figurine broke; The freshly baked loaf fell apart


Synonyms: rive, split, cleave

Definition: separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument

Usage: cleave the bone

Similar words: tear

Definition: to separate or be separated by force

Usage: planks were in danger of being torn from the crossbars


Synonyms: part, split, separate

Definition: go one's own way; move apart

Usage: The friends separated after the party

Similar words: move

Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right


Synonyms: dissever, divide, separate, split, split up, carve up

Definition: separate into parts or portions

Usage: divide the cake into three equal parts; The British carved up the Ottoman Empire after World War I

Similar words: change integrity

Definition: change in physical make-up


Synonyms for (adj) Split

Synonyms: split

Definition: (especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain

Usage: we bought split logs for the fireplace

Similar words: cut

Definition: separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument

Usage: the cut surface was mottled; cut tobacco; blood from his cut forehead; bandages on her cut wrists


Synonyms: disconnected, disunited, split, fragmented

Definition: having been divided; having the unity destroyed

Usage: Congress...gave the impression of...a confusing sum of disconnected local forces-Samuel Lubell; a league of disunited nations- E.B.White; a fragmented coalition; a split group

Similar words: divided

Definition: separated into parts or pieces

Usage: opinions are divided


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