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to split

verb/ʁɐˈʃaɾ/high

ra·char

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Definitions

1To break or cleave something solid, usually in an irregular way, without completely separating the parts.
He tried to split the log with an axe.
The ice began to crack under the weight.
syn
cleavecracksplit
ant
joinunitemend
Common collocations
to split woodto crack opento split up
Idiomatic expressions
  • To split one's sides laughing (to laugh very hard)
  • To rack one's brains (to think very hard)
2To disagree or separate from someone, ending a relationship or alliance.
After the argument, they decided to split the partnership.
They split up and don't talk anymore.
syn
break uppart waysfall out
ant
agreeunite
Common collocations
to split with someoneto split the group

Etymology

Do latim vulgar 'rasicare', de 'rasicare' (arranhar).

Related words

rachadorachadurarachãoracharacha-cabeça