Cool MateDivorced
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'.