Meaning & use
diverge
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To split off or move in a different direction from something, or to differ from a standard or expectation.
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The two paths diverge just past the old bridge.
Their opinions on the project began to diverge as the deadline approached.
A note on using this word
Often used figuratively for ideas or opinions splitting apart, not just physical paths.
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