Difference between split and csplit

[sripri]

Is there any difference between split and csplit command of UNIX. If so what is that. A brief explanation if with example would make this discussion useful

[scott]

csplit command is used to split a file with respect to a given context. Split command is used to split a file into pieces.

[nancyphilips]

Can you tell me the syntax and the options available in the split and csplit command? This will help us to have a good knowledge in these commands.