divided
/dɪˈvaɪdɪd/Split or separated into parts or groups.
The family was divided over the inheritance.
The family had differing opinions about the inheritance.
The city was divided by a river.
A river separated the city into two parts.
Can be used both literally and metaphorically.
To separate or split something into parts.
She divided the cake into equal portions.
She cut the cake into equal pieces.
The teacher divided the class into groups.
The teacher separated the class into groups.
Often used with prepositions like 'into' or 'among'.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Prepositions
When used as a verb, 'divided' is often followed by 'into' or 'among'.
⚡Gold Rule
Adjective vs. Verb
'Divided' can be an adjective (e.g., 'a divided nation') or a verb (e.g., 'divided the cake').
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'dividen', from Old French 'divider', from Latin 'dividere' meaning 'to divide'.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both as an adjective and a verb. As a verb, it often takes a preposition like 'into' or 'among'.