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- [split uhp]
- /splɪt ʌp/
- /splɪt ʌp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [split uhp]
- /splɪt ʌp/
Definitions of split up words
- verb with object split up to divide or separate from end to end or into layers: to split a log in two. 1
- verb with object split up to separate by cutting, chopping, etc., usually lengthwise: to split a piece from a block. 1
- verb with object split up to tear or break apart; rend or burst: The wind split the sail. 1
- verb with object split up to divide into distinct parts or portions (often followed by up): We split up our rations. 1
- verb with object split up to separate (a part) by such division. 1
- verb with object split up to divide (persons) into different groups, factions, parties, etc., as by discord: to split a political party. 1
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Origin of split up
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; 1950-55 for def 13; < Dutch splitten; akin to splijten, German spleissen to split
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Parts of speech for Split up
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
split up popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
split up usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for split up
verb split up
- allot — If something is allotted to someone, it is given to them as their share.
- apportion — When you apportion something such as blame, you decide how much of it different people deserve or should be given.
- beat off — to drive back; repel
- besprinkle — to sprinkle all over with liquid, powder, etc
- break down — If a machine or a vehicle breaks down, it stops working.
noun split up
- annulment — The annulment of a contract or marriage is an official declaration that it is invalid, so that legally it is considered never to have existed.
- neutralisation — The act of neutralising.
- neutralization — the act, process, or an instance of neutralizing.
Antonyms for split up
verb split up
- consolidate — If you consolidate something that you have, for example power or success, you strengthen it so that it becomes more effective or secure.
- cooperate — If you cooperate with someone, you work with them or help them for a particular purpose. You can also say that two people cooperate.
- wed — to marry (another person) in a formal ceremony.
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