What is the past tense of "split"?

The past simple of "split" is "split". We split the pizza between us.

What is a common mistake with "split"?

Wrong: "We splitted the money equally.". Correct: "We split the money equally.". split is irregular; use split not splitted in past tense

Conjugation of "Split" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage

Q: What is the past participle of "split"?

The past participle of "split" is "split". Use it after have/has/had: "I have split".

Q: Is "split" regular or irregular?

"Split" is an irregular English verb. Pattern: irregular base form (no -ed).

Q: How do you pronounce "split"?

/splɪt/ — Stress the short 'i' sound like 'splít' with 't' at the end clearly pronounced.

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All 12 Tenses of "Split"

Quick reference table — every tense form of "split" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.

Tense	Example (I)	Quick rule
Simple Present	`I split`	Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule →
Simple Past	`I split`	Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule →
Simple Future	`I will split`	Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule →
Present Continuous	`I am splitting`	Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule →
Past Continuous	`I was splitting`	Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule →
Future Continuous	`I will be splitting`	Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect	`I have split`	Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule →
Past Perfect	`I had split`	Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule →
Future Perfect	`I will have split`	Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect Continuous	`I have been splitting`	Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule →
Past Perfect Continuous	`I had been splitting`	Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule →
Future Perfect Continuous	`I will have been splitting`	Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule →

Past Tense of "Split" — Split

The past simple of "split" is "split". Use it for completed actions at a specific past time. Because "split" is irregular, "split" is not formed by adding -ed — you have to memorize this form. See our simple past tense guide for a deeper explanation of the simple past.

We split the pizza between us. A2
The wood will split if you hit it hard. B1
The company decided to split into two departments. B2

Past Participle of "Split" — Split

The past participle of "split" is "split". Use it after "have/has/had" for the perfect tenses ("I have split"), and after "be" for passive constructions ("It was split"). Because "split" is irregular, "split" is not the same as the past simple — students often confuse the two forms.

We split the pizza between us. A2
The wood will split if you hit it hard. B1
The company decided to split into two departments. B2

Is "Split" Regular or Irregular?

"Split" is an irregular English verb. Its principal parts are: base form "split", past simple "split", and past participle "split". The 3rd-person singular present is "splits" and the present participle/gerund is "splitting". Conjugation pattern: irregular base form (no -ed).

Conjugation pattern: irregular base form (no -ed)

How to Pronounce "Split" and Its Forms

Split: /splɪt/ — Stress pattern: O

Stress the short 'i' sound like 'splít' with 't' at the end clearly pronounced.

How to Use "Split" — Common Grammar Patterns

Use split + object + preposition 'between' or 'into' when dividing things among people or into parts.

split + object + between
split + object + into

Example Sentences with "Split" in Different Tenses

Simple Present: The company decided to split into two departments. B2
Simple Past: We split the pizza between us. A2
Simple Future: The wood will split if you hit it hard. B1

Common Collocations with "Split"

split the bill
split hairs
split up

When to Use "Split" vs Similar Verbs

Smart synonyms — when to use each one

divide — general, often creating equal parts
separate — emphasize making distinct or apart
share — focus on distributing to people

Antonyms: join, combine, unite

Common Mistakes with "Split"

Wrong: She split often.
Correct: She splits often.
Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).

Origin and Etymology of "Split"

From Middle Dutch splitten, originally meaning to crack or break apart.

Conjugation Tables for "Split"

Negative Forms

Simple present: I do not split · He does not split
Simple past: I did not split · She did not split
Present perfect: I have not split · He has not split

Question Forms

Simple present: Do you split? · Does he split?
Simple past: Did you split?
Present perfect: Have you split?

Passive Voice (where applicable)

Simple present passive: It is split
Simple past passive: It was split
Present perfect passive: It has been split

Frequently Asked Questions About "Split"

Is "split" regular or irregular?: "split" is an irregular verb. Its past simple is "split" and past participle is "split". You must memorize these forms.
What is the past tense of "split"?: The simple past of "split" is "split".
Are the past simple and past participle the same for "split"?: Yes, for this irregular verb, both the past simple and past participle are "split".