B1
divorced vs separated
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| divorcedadjective/dɪˈvɔːrst/ | Meaning no longer married because a court has legally ended the marriage | Goes with get divorced | Example He got divorced after only three years of marriage. |
| separatedadjective/ˈsep.ə.reɪ.tɪd/ | Meaning no longer living with your husband or wife, but not yet divorced | Goes with — | Example My sister is separated from her husband and lives with our parents now. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The couple shared custody of their son.