Yanni almost slid into the divider.
Source: tatoeba (9995295)
Divider
Synonyms for "divider" (33 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (7)
Strong matches (10)
Determiner(1 words)
many factors
Related words (16)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: partition, baffle, barrier, bisector, boundary.
- Sentence evidence is available for divider, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "divider".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "divider"
Keep "divider" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "divider" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "divider", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "divider" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
17 entriesactorcircuit elementconstructiondoerdrafting instrumentdrafting toolelectronic componentlayout elementmeasuring instrumentpartitionseparatorstructuresystematisttaxonomertaxonomisttypography element
Showing 16 of 17 words.
More specific
9 entriescurrent dividerdraftsman's dividergeometric dividerhorizontal rulepanel dividerprivacy screenroom dividersection dividervoltage divider
Collocations
6 entriesdrafting toolhorizontal rulepanel dividerprivacy screenroom dividervoltage divider
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesTranslations
16 translations across 11 languages.
Arabic
1 entries- مُقَسِّم noun (object that separates)
Bulgarian
2 entries- разделител noun (object that separates)
- сепаратор noun (object that separates)
French
2 entries- intercalaire noun (object that separates)
- séparateur noun (object that separates)
German
2 entries- Teiler noun (object that separates)
- Trennwand noun (object that separates)
Italian
2 entries- divisore noun (object that separates)
- divisore noun (person who separates)
Malay
2 entries- pembahagi noun (object that separates)
- pembahagi noun (person who separates)
Plautdietsch
1 entries- Schetzel noun (object that separates)
Polish
1 entries- przekładka noun (object that separates)
Russian
1 entries- раздели́тель noun (object that separates)
Spanish
1 entries- separador noun (object that separates)
Turkish
1 entries- pergel noun (object that separates)
Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
The group's new secretary-general, former Uzbek Foreign Minister Vladimir Norov, says the SCO aims to be a connector, not a divider.
Source: tatoeba (11137816)
I was greatly his inferior, but love is a quick divider of shares: he that gathers much has nothing over, and he that gathers little has no lack.
Source: wiktionary
It is perfectly possible to separate one area of a room from another, or even to create an entirely new room, with a lightweight room divider that assembles with a minimum of fuss.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "divider"?
Closest matches include partition, baffle, barrier, bisector, boundary.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "divider"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.