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Divorced

UK /["/dɪˈvɔːst/"]/US /["/dɪˈvɔːrst/"]/

Definition

no longer married because your marriage has been legally ended

In simple words: A person whose marriage has ended by legal agreement.

Examples

  • My parents are divorced.
  • Many divorced men remarry and have second families.
  • a divorced father/mother/couple
  • He seems completely divorced from reality.

Usage notes

Use 'divorced' to describe someone who is no longer married. It's appropriate in casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in an overly casual or insensitive manner when discussing someone's personal life.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'divorced' as 'dividing' two people and their lives.

Collocations

  • get divorced
  • recently divorced
  • divorced parents

Synonyms

  • separated
  • dissolved
  • split

Antonyms

  • married
  • together

Common mistakes

  • 'Divorce' vs 'divorced': Confusing the noun and adjective forms.
  • Using 'being' with 'divorced': Incorrectly saying 'I am being divorced' instead of 'I am divorced'.