Converge vs. Diverge
Converge
Definition
Converge means to come together from different directions to meet at one point.
Diverge
Definition
Diverge means to separate and move in different directions from a common point.
Example
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The two roads converge at the center of the town.
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As the discussion progressed, the different viewpoints began to converge on a common solution.
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The streams converge into a larger river.
Example
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The paths diverge after the first mile.
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Their opinions began to diverge during the debate.
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The two species diverge from a common ancestor.
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