American English
/dɪˈvaɪd̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
to separate one thing into smaller parts or groups, or share it among people
Practice out loudto separate one thing into smaller parts or groups, or share it among people
We divided the pizza into eight slices.
Please divide the tasks between the four team members.
divide into equal parts · divide the work · divide the money · divide a class into groups
divide something into parts or groups
divide something between people
to calculate how many times one number goes into another
The teacher asked us to divide 18 by 3.
If you divide 10 by 2, you get 5.
Say “divide 12 by 3.” Do not use to here.
divide by zero · divide evenly · divide a number by
divide a number by another number
to cause people to disagree or support different sides
The new law divided the country.
The debate has divided public opinion.
deeply divide a society · divide public opinion · divide a country
divide people into opposing groups
be divided over an issue
a serious difference between people or groups that keeps them apart
The digital divide leaves some students without reliable internet.
There is a wide divide between the two political parties.
the digital divide · the political divide · bridge the divide · widen the divide
the divide between two groups
bridge the divide
to control a group by making its members disagree with one another
The general used divide and conquer to defeat the larger army.
to reduce a serious difference between people or groups
The two leaders met to bridge the divide.
The final e disappears before -ing: dividing, not divideing.