ELPS

In English, it is useful to be able to indicate if two things, like planets, cars, rivers or aerorplanes etc., move towards one another, move away from one another or maintain a stable, balanced position relative to each other. In this text we look at two verbs for describing movement and one expression for indicating a state, that make it easy. They are: "converge", "diverge" and ""be in equilibrium""

Converge

To converge, means to come together from different directions and meet at a point.

When things converge, they move towards each other and eventually join or meet.

Examples

The two streams converge at the delta where they form a single river.

Scientists from different fields converge at the conference to discuss climate change.

Diverge

Too move or extend in different directions from a common point.

When things diverge, they spread apart or move away from each other.

Examples

These two paths diverge in the forest.

Over time their opinions began to diverge causing disagreements.

Be in Equilibrium

Being in equilibrium is the state of being balanced or stable, where opposing forces or influences are equal, leading to no net change.

Examples

The seesaw will be in equilibrium when both sides have equal weight.

After the chemical reaction, the concentrations of helium and tritium will be in equilibrium.