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converge vs diverge
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| convergeverb/kənˈvɜːrdʒ/ | Meaning to move toward the same point and meet there, or to become more alike | Goes with converge on | Example Thousands of fans converged on the stadium before the final. |
| divergeverb/daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/ | Meaning to go in different directions, or to become different from each other | Goes with diverge from | Example Our opinions diverge sharply on how to spend the money. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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