DIVERGE


Meaning of DIVERGE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ daɪvɜ:(r)dʒ, AM dɪ- ]

( diverges, diverging, diverged)

1.

If one thing diverges from another similar thing, the first thing becomes different from the second or develops differently from it. You can also say that two things diverge .

His interests increasingly diverged from those of his colleagues...

When the aims of the partners begin to diverge, there’s trouble.

V-RECIP : V from n , pl-n V

2.

If one opinion or idea diverges from another, they contradict each other or are different. You can also say that two opinions or ideas diverge .

The view of the Estonian government does not diverge that far from Lipmaa’s thinking...

Needless to say, theory and practice sometimes diverged.

V-RECIP : no cont , V from n , pl-n V

3.

If one road, path, or route diverges from another, they lead in different directions after starting from the same place. You can also say that roads, paths, or routes diverge .

...a course that diverged from the Calvert Island coastline...

Where three roads diverge take the middle branch.

≠ converge

V-RECIP : V from n , pl-n V

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