Definitions
- Referring to someone who was previously married but is no longer married. - Talking about the legal dissolution of a marriage. - Describing the status of someone who has gone through a divorce and is no longer in a marital relationship.
- Referring to someone who is not currently in a romantic relationship. - Talking about someone who has never been married. - Describing the status of someone who is not in a committed relationship or is not dating anyone exclusively.
List of Similarities
- 1Both describe someone who is not currently in a marital relationship.
- 2Both can refer to someone who is not currently in a romantic relationship.
- 3Both can be used to describe someone's current status.
- 4Both can be used to describe someone's past experiences.
What is the difference?
- 1Marital status: Divorced specifically refers to someone who was previously married, while single does not have this connotation.
- 2Legal status: Divorced implies that a legal process has taken place to dissolve a marriage, while single does not have this legal implication.
- 3Emotional connotation: Divorced can carry emotional baggage or negative connotations related to the end of a marriage, while single does not have this same connotation.
- 4Dating status: Single can imply that someone is actively looking for a romantic partner, while divorced does not necessarily carry this connotation.
- 5Age: Single can be used to describe someone of any age, while divorced implies that someone was previously married and is likely to be older.
Remember this!
Divorced and single both describe someone who is not currently in a marital relationship. However, divorced specifically refers to someone who was previously married and has gone through a legal process to dissolve their marriage. It can carry emotional baggage related to the end of a marriage. On the other hand, single does not have these same connotations and can describe someone who has never been married or is not currently in a committed relationship.
