cleave

• Verbo com dois sentidos opostos: dividir, separar ou partir algo à força, ou então aderir firmemente a algo ou alguém, mantendo-se fiel.

A verb with two opposite meanings: to split or sever something, or to adhere firmly and loyally to something or someone.

verbo irregular

1. Split or divideB2formal

   To split or separate something, especially with a sharp tool or force.

   Dividir ou separar

   • The lumberjack cleaved the log with a single stroke of his axe.
   • The lightning bolt cleaved the ancient oak tree in two.
   • The chef cleaved the chicken breast neatly down the middle.

   Sinônimoscutdividehewpartrendseparateseverslicesplitsunder

   Antônimosattachconnectjoinunite

2. Create by cuttingB2formal

   To make a path or opening by cutting through something.

   Abrir caminho cortando

   • The ship's bow cleaved a path through the icy waters.
   • The explorer cleaved a tunnel through the dense jungle.
   • The plow cleaved a furrow in the field.

   Sinônimoscuthewslicesplit

3. Adhere or clingB2formal

   To stick firmly to something or someone; to remain loyal or attached.

   Aderir

   • The barnacles cleaved to the hull of the ship.
   • She cleaved to her principles despite the pressure.
   • The child cleaved to his mother's hand in the crowded market.

   Sinônimosadhereattachclingcoherehold faststick

   Antônimosdetachdisconnectdisjoinpartseparate