Divorced: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe someone who was legally married and has gone through the process of legally ending that marriage.

• After ten years of marriage, they are now divorced
• She is a divorced mother of two children

Used when a married couple is living apart but not legally divorced.

• They've been separated for six months, but haven't decided if they'll file for divorce
• Being separated has been hard on both of them

Used to describe someone who has never been married. It's a more general term that can include people who are in a relationship or not.

• Despite being in a long-term relationship, they are still unmarried
• Many unmarried people attend the event each year

Used to describe someone who is not currently in a romantic relationship, whether they've been married before or not.

• He has been single since his last relationship ended
• She enjoys the freedom of being single

This is a duplicate word; refer to the above context and examples.

This word is used when a couple decides to live apart but may not have legally divorced yet. It can also refer to a temporary break.

• They decided to separate for a while to think things over.
• After a serious argument, they are currently separated.

This is a casual and informal way to say that a couple has stopped being together, commonly used in everyday conversations. It can refer to both marriages and relationships.

• They split up a few months ago.
• I heard they split up after a big fight.

This is a more formal and detailed way of explaining that a marriage has been terminated. It is suitable for legal documents or formal conversations.

• They decided to end the marriage after ten years.
• They mutually agreed to end their marriage to avoid further conflicts.