divide meaning

the word 'divide' means to separate something into parts or groups.

divide :

division, separation

noun

▪ The divide between the two groups is clear.

▪ The separation between the two groups is clear.

▪ There is a divide in opinions on this issue.

▪ There is a separation in thoughts on this issue.

paraphrasing

▪ split – divide into parts

▪ gap – space between

divide

divide :

to separate, to share

verb

▪ We need to divide the tasks among the team.

▪ We need to separate the tasks among the team.

▪ Can you divide this cake into equal pieces?

▪ Can you separate this cake into equal pieces?

paraphrasing

▪ separate – to set apart

▪ share – to give part of something

▪ distribute – to give out

▪ split – to break into parts

Pronunciation

divide [dɪˈvaɪd]

The stress is on 'vide' and sounds like 'di-vide'.

Common phrases and grammar about divide

divide - Common meaning

noun
division, separation
verb
to separate, to share

Part of Speech Changes for "divide"

▪ division (noun) – the act of dividing

▪ divisible (adjective) – able to be divided

▪ dividend (noun) – a sum of money to be divided

▪ divider (noun) – something that divides

Common Expressions with "divide"

▪ divide into – to separate into parts

▪ divide by – to separate by a number

▪ divide equally – to share the same

▪ divide the resources – to allocate the resources

Important examples of divide in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, divide is often used to mean to separate or share something.

▪We will divide the budget for the project.
▪We will separate the budget for the project.

Example of a confusing word: deviate (to stray)

▪We will deviate the budget for the project.
▪We will stray from the budget for the project.
"Divide" means "to separate" or "distribute" something into parts, and it is used correctly in the sentence "We will divide the budget for the project." "Deviate," however, means "to stray" or "move away" from a set course or plan, and it is an intransitive verb that does not take a direct object like "budget." Thus, using "deviate" in this context is grammatically incorrect and changes the meaning entirely. Therefore, "divide" is the correct choice.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC grammar questions, divide is often used as a verb that requires an object.

▪They divide the work among the team.
▪They share the work among the team.

divide

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

divide and conquer

means to separate tasks to manage them better.

▪We can divide and conquer to finish faster.
▪We can separate tasks to finish faster.

divide the line

means to create a clear separation between two sides.

▪The new policy will divide the line between departments.
▪The new policy will create a clear separation between departments.

Differences between similar words and divide

divide

,

split

differences

Divide means to separate into parts, while split often means to break apart suddenly.

divide
▪We will divide the profits evenly.
▪We will separate the profits evenly.
split
▪The storm split the tree in half.
▪The storm broke the tree in half.

divide

,

separate

differences

Divide is often used for sharing or splitting things, while separate means to keep apart.

divide
▪We will divide the tasks among the team.
▪We will keep the items apart in boxes.
separate
▪We will separate the items into boxes.
▪We will keep the items apart in boxes.

Words with the same origin as divide

The origin of divide

Divide comes from the Latin 'dividere', meaning 'to separate or part'.

Word structure

It has the prefix di (apart), root vid (to see), and suffix e (verb), meaning 'to see apart'.

Words with the same origin

The root of divide is vid (to see). Words with the same root include video (to see), evident (clear to see).

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