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divided

The correct spelling is divided.

How to pronounce divided

verb

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The correct spelling is divided. To split or separate (something) into two or more parts. For example: "a wall divides two houses; a stream divides the towns"

Usage Examples

a wall divides two houses; a stream divides the towns

How shall we divide this pie?

If you divide 6 by 3, you get 2.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To split or separate (something) into two or more parts.
  2. 2.To share (something) by dividing it.
  3. 3.(with by) To calculate the number (the quotient) by which you must multiply one given number (the divisor) to produce a second given number (the dividend).
  4. 4.To be a divisor of.
  5. 5.To separate into two or more parts.

adjective

  1. 1.Separated or split into pieces
  2. 2.Having conflicting interests or emotions
  3. 3.Disunited
  4. 4.(of a road) separated into lanes, that move in opposite directions, by a median

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