divorces

word · lemma: divorce

Definition

'Divorces' is the plural form of 'divorce', meaning more than one official or legal end of a marriage. It can also be the present tense of the verb, meaning when someone officially ends their marriage.

Usage & Nuances

'Divorces' can be a noun (more than one divorce) or the third person singular present verb (he/she divorces). As a noun, it's used in statistics or discussions about marriage. As a verb, 'divorces' means someone is ending their marriage now. Don't confuse with 'separations', which may not be legal.

Example Sentences

Many divorces happen because couples grow apart.

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She divorces her husband next month.

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The newspaper reported record numbers of divorces last year.

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After two divorces, he’s not interested in marrying again.

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The show explores why some couples choose divorces over staying together.

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He quietly divorces his wife and moves to another city.

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