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Wordabulary

divide

Pronunciation
Verb A1 Beginner

Quick answer

To split something into two or more parts, or to calculate how many times one number fits into another.

"They divided the cake into eight equal pieces."

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Which word fits the gap? "They _____ the cake into eight equal pieces."

Answer: divide

In your own words, what does "divide" mean?

To split something into two or more parts, or to calculate how many times one number fits into another.

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