diverge

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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From Medieval Latin dīvergō (“bend away from, go in a different direction”), from Latin dī- + vergō (“bend”).

"Again, our case is [diverging] from that of Ken's. — Apologia pro vita sua : $b being a history of his religious opinions, John Henry Newman
"Here's where we definitely diverge," objected Scott, hands in the air. — Terminal Compromise, Winn Schwartau
We spent the same time walking, but diverged from the road. — The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido: For the Suppression of Piracy, Henry, Sir Keppel

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