diverge
Translation
to diverge, to differ, to separate
Examples
The path diverges into two smaller tracks here.
The path diverges into two smaller tracks here.
Our opinions on this matter diverge significantly.
Our opinions on this matter diverge significantly.
The conversation diverged from the main topic.
The conversation diverged from the main topic.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) to separate from another route The path diverges from the main road here.
((on/over sth.)) to be different from something else Our opinions diverge on this issue.
Similar Words
Synonyms: separate, differ, deviate; Antonyms: converge, agree
Etymology
From Latin 'di-' (apart) and 'vergere' (to turn, incline). Literally 'to turn apart'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'di-' as meaning 'two' or 'apart'. Picture two roads diverging, or splitting into two.