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diverge

/daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/
di · verge daɪ · ˈvɜːrdʒ
English Definition
v. to move or extend in different directions from a common point, to differ in opinion, plot, or character
中文释义
v. 分叉,偏离
Significado en Español
divergir, desviarse
한국어 뜻
갈라지다, 벗어나다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phân kỳ, rẽ nhánh
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Example Sentence

The two roads diverge in the woods, leading to different destinations.

这两条路在树林中分叉,通向不同的目的地。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
di-(away) + verge(edge) → the act of moving away from a common point, diverge.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following words is a synonym for “diverge”?

  1. A converge
  2. B deviate
  3. C unite
  4. D assemble
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B — deviate. “diverge” means v. to move or extend in different directions from a common point, to differ in opinion, plot, or character

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The two country roads run together for a mile before they suddenly ______.

  1. A diverge
  2. B merge
  3. C converge
  4. D unite
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A — diverge. “diverge” means v. to move or extend in different directions from a common point, to differ in opinion, plot, or character

Common questions about “diverge”

What does “diverge” mean?

diverge — v. to move or extend in different directions from a common point, to differ in opinion, plot, or character. In Chinese: v. 分叉,偏离.

How do you pronounce “diverge”?

diverge is pronounced /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: di · verge.

How do you use “diverge” in a sentence?

The two roads diverge in the woods, leading to different destinations. (这两条路在树林中分叉,通向不同的目的地。)

What are synonyms for “diverge”?

differ, deviate, separate, veer — all close in meaning to diverge (v. to move or extend in different directions from a common point, to differ in opinion, plot, or character).

Is “diverge” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. diverge appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “diverge”?

di-(away) + verge(edge) → the act of moving away from a common point, diverge.

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