Pronunciation: /dɪˈvaɪd/
noun a mathematical operation that determines how many times one number is contained in another
A1 There is a divide between the rich and the poor in this city.
A2 The divide between the two groups seems impossible to bridge.
B1 The political divide in the country is becoming more pronounced.
B2 The cultural divide between the East and the West is evident in their traditions.
C1 The ideological divide between the two political parties is deeply ingrained.
C2 The social divide in the city is a complex issue that requires careful examination.
verb to separate or split into parts or groups
A1 I can divide the pizza into four equal slices.
A2 The teacher asked the students to divide into pairs for the group activity.
B1 The company plans to divide its profits among its employees.
B2 The political issue has deeply divided the country.
C1 The research team will divide the tasks evenly to ensure efficiency.
C2 The project manager will divide the budget among different departments based on their needs.
formal The political party's stance on the issue served to further divide the nation.
informal Let's divide the tasks evenly so that everyone has a fair share.
slang Don't worry, we'll divide up the pizza so everyone gets a slice.
figurative The artist used contrasting colors to visually divide the painting into different sections.
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