verb
Uncommon
converge
kuhn-VURJ
Converge (verb) means to move from different directions toward the same point, gradually getting closer together. Example: “Several major roads converge on the town square.”
verb
1
To move from different directions toward the same point, gradually getting closer together.
"Several major roads converge on the town square."
"Fans from across the country converged on the stadium for the final."
2
(mathematics) For a sequence or series to approach a fixed, finite value as more terms are added.
"The infinite series converges to a value close to 2."
How to use converge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo come together at a single point, whether that means people, roads, opinions, or numbers in a maths problem.
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Common pairings
converge on a point
opinions converge
lines converge
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- converges
- Past tense
- converged
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Several major roads _____ on the town square.
Etymology
From Latin con- ("together") + vergere ("to bend, incline") — literally "to bend toward one another."
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What does “converge” mean?
The word “converge” means to move from different directions toward the same point, gradually getting closer together. In plain terms, to come together at a single point, whether that means people, roads, opinions, or numbers in a maths problem.
How do you pronounce “converge”?
“Converge” is pronounced kuhn-VURJ (/kənˈvɜːd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “converge” in a sentence?
Here is “converge” used in a sentence: “Several major roads converge on the town square.”
What is the opposite of “converge”?
The opposite of “converge” — its antonyms — is diverge.
What part of speech is “converge”?
“Converge” is a verb.
Where does the word “converge” come from?
The word “converge” comes from Latin. From Latin con- ("together") + vergere ("to bend, incline") — literally "to bend toward one another.".
Is “converge” a common word?
“Converge” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “converge” have?
“Converge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to move from different directions toward the same point, gradually getting closer together.
