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Divide

Dih-VYD

/dɪˈvaɪd/

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divide

Dictionary meaning

A ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems.

Examples

  • Can you divide 49 by seven?
  • Divide the cake into three equal parts.

Synonyms: watershed

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