How to Use "Split" with Example Sentences

split (v): to break into parts; to separate into different groups; to divide

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Used with adverbs:

"The rotting wood split easily."
(easily, apart)

"He split the chocolate bar in half."
(in half, in two, down the middle)

"The business partners eventually split up after years of disagreements."
(eventually, finally)

"The couple split up last year."
(up)

"She tried to split the muffin evenly."
(evenly, equally)

Used with prepositions:

"The class split into several groups."
(into)

"The group is split on the issue of immigration."
(on, over)

"Several politicians split from the party."
(from)

"The cost of replacing the fence was split equally between the neighbors."
(between, among)

split (n): a division in a group caused by a disagreement; a division of things

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Used with adjectives:

"There was a serious split within the leadership."
(serious, clear, major, deep, damaging)

"The vote was an even split."
(even)

Used with verbs:

"Their lack of communication led to the split."
(led to, caused, created)

"It appears there is a split in the decision."
(appears)

Used with prepositions:

"We are aware of the split between the parties."
(between)

"We heard about his split with his wife."
(with)

"The new policy has caused a split within the organization."
(within, in)

"There is a huge split over the issue of gay marriage."
(over)