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Divided vs Torn - What's the difference?

divided | torn |

As verbs the difference between divided and torn

is that divided is (divide) while torn is (rip, rend, speed).

As an adjective divided

is separated or split into pieces.

divided

English

Verb

(head)
  • (divide)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • separated or split into pieces
  • having conflicting interests or emotions
  • disunited
  • (US) (of a road ) separated into lanes, that move in opposite directions, by a median

    • Antonyms

    * undivided * combined * unified

    torn

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (rip, rend, speed).

    • Usage notes

    * The past participle of the (tear), meaning "produce liquid from the eyes", is (teared). English irregular past participles ----