divorce
word
/dɪˈvɔɹs/
di-VORS
/dɪvˈɔːs/
di-VAWS
Definition
A divorce is the legal end of a marriage. It also refers to the process in which two married people officially separate as husband and wife.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a noun: 'get a divorce', 'file for divorce', 'go through a divorce'. 'Divorced' is the adjective for a person after the marriage ends. It is legal and neutral in tone, though emotionally sensitive in real life.
Spanish: divorcioPortuguese (BR): divórcioPortuguese (PT): divórcioChinese (Simplified): 离婚Chinese (Traditional): 離婚Hindi: तलाकArabic: طلاقBengali: তালাক - বিচ্ছেদRussian: разводJapanese: 離婚Vietnamese: ly hônKorean: 이혼Turkish: boşanmaUrdu: طلاقIndonesian: perceraian
Example Sentences
Their divorce was final last year.
basic
She asked for a divorce after ten years of marriage.
basic
A divorce can be hard for children.
basic
He's still going through a messy divorce, so he's been really stressed lately.
natural
They tried counseling before deciding on a divorce.
natural
After the divorce, they stayed on good terms for the kids.
natural