divorce · noun C or U /dəˈvɔːrs/
Word family
Nouns: divorce, divorcé, divorcee
Verbs: divorce
divorce
B1 when two people officially stop being married
Dictionary examples:
The last I heard they were getting a divorce.
Divorce is on the increase.
Ellie wants a divorce.
What are the chances of a marriage ending in divorce?
Learner example:
After her divorce, she had two boyfriends. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)
divorce · verb I or T /dəˈvɔːrs/
Word family
Nouns: divorce, divorcé, divorcee
Verbs: divorce
divorce
B2 to end a marriage by an official or legal process
Dictionary example:
She's divorcing her husband.
Learner example:
I asked Vina, "If I divorce my wife, will you marry me?" (First Certificate in English; B2; Japanese)
