Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
split-apart
verb
/splɪt əˈpɑːrt/
Definition
to separate into two or more parts
Examples
- The old wooden fence began to split apart after years of exposure to the elements.
- During the earthquake, the ground split apart, creating cracks in the road.
- As they argued, their friendship seemed to split apart, and they struggled to bridge the gap between them.
Meaning
To divide something into distinct pieces or sections, effectively causing a separation that typically does not return to the original state.
Synonyms
- divide
- separate
- break apart
