B2adjectivesocietypolitics
US/dɪˈvaɪ.dɪd/
UK/dɪˈvaɪ.dɪd/
split into groups that disagree with each other, or separated into parts
In context
The country is deeply divided over whether to join the trade agreement.
Opinion among the staff was sharply divided on the new schedule.
She felt divided between her loyalty to her family and her career.
Words that go with divided
adverb + adjective
- deeply dividedThe jury was deeply divided.
- sharply dividedVoters are sharply divided on this issue.
- equally dividedThe votes were equally divided.
adjective + noun
- divided opinionThere is divided opinion among experts.
- a divided societyInequality has produced a divided society.
adjective + preposition
- divided overMembers are divided over the proposal.
- divided betweenHer time is divided between two jobs.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
People are divide about this law.Correct: People are divided about this law.
Incorrect:
The team is divided to two groups.Correct: The team is divided into two groups.