Definitions and Examples of separate, diverge
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To move apart or become disconnected; to divide into parts or sections.
Example
The river separates the two towns, making it difficult for people to commute between them.
To move in different directions or develop into distinct paths; to differ in opinion or character.
Example
After high school, our lives diverged as we pursued different careers and interests.
Key Differences: separate vs diverge
- 1Separate implies a physical or spatial distance between two or more things.
- 2Diverge implies a difference in direction, opinion, or character.
Effective Usage of separate, diverge
- 1Mathematics: Use intersect when discussing lines, planes, or geometrical figures that meet at a common point.
- 2Navigation: Use separate when giving directions or describing the distance between two locations.
- 3Communication: Use diverge to describe differences in opinions, beliefs, or interests.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of intersect are separate and diverge. Use intersect when discussing lines, planes, or geometrical figures that meet at a common point. Use separate when giving directions or describing the distance between two locations. Use diverge to describe differences in opinions, beliefs, or interests.
