split
gb/splˈɪt/ us/splˈɪt/
A2
English
~ 2700
feloszt, felhasít, kettéoszt, lelép, sietve távozik, megosztottság, elágazás, repedés, banánsplit
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to split [something] into [parts/pieces]
He split the log with an axe.
Fejszével hasította fel a rönköt.
The teacher split the class into four groups.
A tanár négy csoportra osztotta fel az osztályt.
She accidentally split her jeans when she bent over.
We decided to split the bill evenly.
The river splits into two smaller streams.
Learner examples
I split the cake into two pieces.
Két részre osztottam fel a tortát.
They split the money between them.
Egymás között osztották fel a pénzt.
We split the wood for the fire.
She split her sandwich with her friend.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'split' with 'spill'; 'split' means to break apart, not to pour accidentally.
Meaning
To break or cut into parts
Collocations
split in half
|split into pieces
|split the bill
|split wood
Synonyms
divide (General term for separating into parts; less physical than 'split'.)
|
separate (More general and can refer to people or abstract things as well as objects.)
Antonyms
join (Means to bring parts together, opposite of dividing.)
|
unite (To make one whole from separate parts.)
Themes
daily life
|construction
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To break something into two or more pieces.
To separate or cause something to separate into two or more parts, often along a line or natural division.
VERB
B1
2
lelép
B2
Usage pattern:
to split [from a place]
It's getting late, we should split.
Későre jár, le kellene lépnünk.
They split from the party without saying goodbye.
Köszönés nélkül leléptek a buliból.
I think I'll split after lunch.
Learner examples
I will split after dinner.
Vacsora után lelépek.
He split from the meeting early.
Korán lelépett a megbeszélésről.
We split before it started to rain.
Common mistake:
Learners may not know this is informal; in formal writing use 'leave' or 'depart'.
Meaning
To depart quickly
Collocations
split early
|split from work
|split before midnight
Synonyms
leave (General term for going away; not necessarily quick or sudden.)
|
depart (More formal and neutral; doesn't imply speed.)
Antonyms
arrive (Means to come to a place, opposite of leaving.)
Themes
daily life
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To go away from a place quickly.
To leave a place or situation, often suddenly or quickly.
NOUN
B1
3
There was a split in the company over the new policy.
Megosztottság alakult ki a vállalaton belül az új szabályzat miatt.
The road has a split just ahead.
Nemsokára elágazás lesz az úton.
They had a split in their friendship after the argument.
Learner examples
There is a split in the road.
Elágazás van az úton.
We saw a split in the wall.
Repedést láttunk a falon.
The team had a split after the game.
Meaning
A division into parts
Collocations
a split in the group
|a political split
|a split in the road
Synonyms
division (General term for something being separated.)
|
break (Often used for physical objects, but can be abstract.)
Antonyms
union (The act of joining together, opposite of division.)
Themes
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A situation when something is divided into parts.
A division or separation of something into two or more parts.
NOUN
A2
4
banánsplit
B2
I ordered a banana split for dessert.
Desszertnek banánsplitet rendeltem.
The banana split came with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
A banánsplithez csokoládéöntet és tejszínhab is járt.
She shared a banana split with her friend.
Learner examples
I like banana splits.
Szeretem a banánsplitet.
We ate a banana split after lunch.
Ebéd után ettünk egy banánsplitet.
He made a banana split at home.
Meaning
An ice cream dessert with fruit
Collocations
banana split
Synonyms
banana split (Specific type of 'split' dessert using bananas.)
Themes
food
|food_drink
Definition
A sweet dish with ice cream and fruit, usually banana and toppings.
A dessert consisting of ice cream served with fruit, especially bananas, and toppings, typically arranged in a long dish.
Grammar
Dictionary form
split
IPA
GB/splˈɪt/
US/splˈɪt/
Syllables & stress
split (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (split)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: split
- Plural: splits
Verb
- Base: split
- 3rd Person Singular: splits
- Present Participle: splitting
- Past: split
- Past Participle: split
Word family
Forms
splits
noun
splitting
verb
Negative and opposite forms
join
verb A2
Advanced or less common
splitter
noun
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: splitting Verb
- Irregular past: split Verb
- Irregular past participle: split Verb
Expressions
split up
1/splˈɪt ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Separate into individuals/groups
To separate into smaller groups or go different ways.
Examples
- The teacher told us to split up into teams.
- They decided to split up after five years together.
banana split
1/bənˈænə splˈɪt/
fixed phrase
ice-cream dessert with banana
A dessert made with a banana cut in half, ice cream, and sweet toppings like chocolate or cream.
Examples
- We shared a banana split at the diner.
- He ordered a huge banana split for dessert.
- The banana split had three scoops of ice cream.
- The banana split came with three scoops of ice cream.
split hairs
1/splˈɪt hˈɛɹz/
idiom
Focus on tiny differences
To argue about very small differences that are not important.
Examples
- Stop splitting hairs and focus on the main issue.
- Stop splitting hairs and focus on the main point.
- We don't have time to split hairs over wording.
- They spent hours splitting hairs over the wording of the contract.
split second
1/splˈɪt sˈɛkənd/
fixed phrase
An extremely short moment of time
A very short moment of time.
Examples
- He made the decision in a split second.
- It all happened in a split second.
- The car appeared out of nowhere in a split second.
split the difference
1/splˈɪt ðə dˈɪfɹəns/
idiom
Agree halfway between amounts
To agree on an amount that is between two different amounts suggested.
Examples
- You want $50, I want $30, so let’s split the difference at $40.
- You want $50, I want $30 — let's split the difference at $40.
- They couldn’t agree on the price, so they split the difference.
- They couldn't agree on the price, so they split the difference.