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great divide

 

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Noun great divide has 1 sense
  1. Great Divide - that part of the continental divide formed by the Rocky Mountains in the United States
    --1 is a kind of
    watershed, water parting, divide
    --1 is a part of continental divide

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Great Divide

Noun

Sense 1: A major difference or division between two things.

Example sentence: The great divide between the rich and the poor is a pressing issue in our society.

Sense 2: The Continental Divide in North America, extending from Alaska to Mexico, separating the waters flowing eastward towards the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico from those flowing westward towards the Pacific Ocean.

Example sentence: Hiking along the Great Divide offers breathtaking views of majestic mountains and crystal-clear lakes.

Verb

Sense 1: To cause a major division or conflict between two groups or individuals.

Example sentence: The controversial decision to close down the factory has created a great divide among the workers and the management.

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