Basic Details
Word: Divorced
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having legally ended a marriage.
Synonyms: Separated, split, parted
Antonyms: Married, united, joined
Idioms and Phrases
- Family is everything: Used to indicate the importance of family ties, particularly after a divorce. Example: "Even though they are divorced, they both agree that family is everything and prioritize their children."
- Starting anew: A phrase to describe beginning a new chapter in life after a breakup. Example: "After the divorce, she found strength in starting anew and pursuing her dreams."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After being divorced for several years, he decided it was time to date again.
Example 2: The divorced couple remained friends for the sake of their children.
Example 3: She often talked about the challenges of being divorced and raising her kids alone.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the concept of divorce dates back thousands of years? In ancient civilisations, laws regarding divorce were already established, with some granting women rights to initiate divorce.
Famous Quote
"Divorce is the one human tragedy that reduces everything to cash." Rita Mae Brown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "divorced" mean?
a) Being happily married
b) Having legally ended a marriage
c) Having a big family
d) Being in a relationship
Answer: b) Having legally ended a marriage
2. Which of these is a synonym of "divorced"?
a) Separated
b) Engaged
c) Married
d) Partnered
Answer: a) Separated
3. Which word is an antonym of "divorced"?
a) Separated
b) Parted
c) United
d) Split
Answer: c) United
4. Which sentence uses "divorced" correctly?
a) She is divorced and enjoys her independence.
b) He divorced the car last week.
c) They divorced together as a team.
d) She divorced cookies at the party.
Answer: a) She is divorced and enjoys her independence.
5. Which idiom means to begin again after a divorce?
a) Family is everything
b) Starting anew
c) Once bitten, twice shy
d) A stitch in time saves nine
Answer: b) Starting anew
