divorced

B1
Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To legally dissolve a marriage between two people.

Example Sentences
  • A ship captain can marry couples, but cannot divorce them.
2 Definition

To end one's own marriage to (a person) in this way.

Example Sentences
  • Lucy divorced Steve when she discovered that he had been unfaithful.
3 Definition

To obtain a legal divorce.

Example Sentences
  • Edna and Simon divorced last year; he got the house, and she retained the business.
4 Definition

To separate something that was connected.

Example Sentences
  • The radical group voted to divorce itself from the main faction and start an independent movement.
Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Cut off, or separated.

2 Definition

(of a marriage) Legally dissolved.

Example Sentences
  • It is a sad fact that 43% of marriages are now divorced.
3 Definition

(of persons formerly married) Having had one's marriage legally dissolved.

Example Sentences
  • Mark's parents are divorced.