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Wordabulary

diverge

Pronunciation
Verb B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

To separate and go in different directions, or to differ from each other.

"The two paths diverge just past the old bridge, one heading to the village, the other to the hills."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

converge

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The two paths _____ just past the old bridge, one heading to the village, the other to the hills."

Answer: diverge

In your own words, what does "diverge" mean?

To separate and go in different directions, or to differ from each other.

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