If one thing diverges from another similar thing, the first thing becomes different from the second or develops differently from it. You can also say that two things diverge .

If one opinion or idea diverges from another, they contradict each other or are different. You can also say that two opinions or ideas diverge .

If one road, path, or route diverges from another, they lead in different directions after starting from the same place. You can also say that roads, paths, or routes diverge .