verb
- separates into parts or groups
- performs mathematical division
- causes disagreement or conflict between people
noun
- areas of high ground that separate river systems
Usage: geography
Examples
- The teacher divides the class into small groups.
- When you divide 20 by 4, you get 5.
- This controversial issue divides the community.
- She divides her time between work and family.
- They divide the profits equally among all partners.
- The Continental Divide separates rivers flowing east and west.
- A fence divides our property from the neighbor’s yard.
- Political differences often divide families during elections.