¹ divide verb

• to separate (something) into two or more parts or pieces —often used as (be) divided
• to separate (something) into classes or categories —often used as (be) divided
• to give (something) out in usually equal amounts

² divide noun

• a line of hills or mountains from which rivers drain : a ridge between two rivers : watershed
• a separation of people into two or more groups that is caused by different opinions or beliefs or by a disagreement—usually singular —usually + among or between