Diverge

/dɪˈvɜrdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to move or extend in different directions from a common point; to branch off.

As the road began to diverge, we had to choose which path to take.

to differ in opinion, character, or form; to deviate.

The two scientists diverge in their theories about the origin of the universe.

to become different in character or form.

Over the years, the siblings' lives began to diverge dramatically after they moved to different cities.

From Latin 'divergere', meaning 'to turn aside, separate'.

diverge from the norm

To behave or act in a way that is different from what is usual or expected.

diverge paths

When two or more paths split and move in different directions.

let's not diverge too much

A request to avoid deviating from the main topic of conversation.

divergent

Tending to be different or develop in different directions.

diversion

An instance of turning something aside from its course.

To drift apart from friends or a group.

After graduation, we just kind of diverged, you know?

To take different paths in life.

We were so close in high school, but we diverged once we went to different colleges.