converge

converge — verb

1. When two or more streets, railway lines, or hiking trails come closer to each ot

1.動詞不及物B2
釋義

When two or more streets, railway lines, or hiking trails come closer to each other and eventually meet at a single point.

例句

The two railway lines converge just outside the main city station.

collocation: railway lines converge

All the hiking trails in the national park converge at the main waterfall viewpoint.

同義詞
  • meet

    more general; does not emphasise the gradual movement toward a point

  • join

    implies the lines/roads actually connect or become one

  • merge

    suggests the separate parts blend into a single entity

反義詞
  • diverge

    to move apart or go in different directions

  • separate

    to stop being joined or together

文法句型

converge + on/at [point]

用法筆記

Typically followed by 'at' or 'on' to name the meeting point. This sense is rarely used in the passive voice.

常見錯誤

❌The two roads converge to the traffic light.
✅The two roads converge at the traffic light.
💡'converge' takes 'at' or 'on', not 'to', for the meeting point.
❌The company converged its three offices.
✅The three offices converged into one department.
💡'converge' is intransitive; use 'merge' or 'combine' for a transitive meaning.

2. When different ideas, opinions, or beliefs become increasingly similar or come t

2.動詞不及物B2
釋義

When different ideas, opinions, or beliefs become increasingly similar or come to a shared position over time.

例句

The scientists' views on climate change have slowly converged over the past decade.

collocation: views converge

As the discussion continued, their opinions began to converge on a single solution.

collocation: converge on [a position]

同義詞
  • align

    more common in business/professional contexts; suggests deliberate adjustment

  • coincide

    stronger, suggesting the ideas are exactly the same, not just similar

  • meet

    informal; 'their opinions met in the middle'

反義詞
  • diverge

    opinions or ideas move apart or become less similar

  • differ

    to be unlike or distinct

文法句型

converge + on [topic/position]

用法筆記

Subject is almost always plural (views, opinions, policies, interests). Frequently used with 'on' to indicate the topic of shared understanding.

常見錯誤

❌His opinion converged with mine.
✅His opinion and mine converged.
💡'converge' requires a plural subject; it is not used as 'converge with' in standard English.
❌The team converged that the plan was good.
✅The team's views converged on the idea that the plan was good.
💡'converge' cannot be directly followed by a that-clause.

3. To come together in large numbers at a particular place from various different d

3.動詞不及物B2
釋義

To come together in large numbers at a particular place from various different directions or locations.

例句

Diya and Adina converged at the airport after flying from different continents.

collocation: converge at [location]

Thousands of protesters converged on the capital to demand political reform.

collocation: converge on [place]

同義詞
  • gather

    more common; does not emphasise coming from different directions

  • assemble

    more formal; often used for official gatherings

  • flock

    suggests movement motivated by interest or attraction

反義詞
  • disperse

    to move apart or scatter in different directions

  • scatter

    to separate and go in many directions

文法句型

converge + on/at [place]

用法筆記

Subject is typically a crowd, group, or multiple individuals; the destination is introduced by 'on' (more common) or 'at'. Often used for large-scale events or emergencies.

常見錯誤

❌I converged at the cafe with my friend.
✅My friend and I met at the cafe.
💡'converge' implies many people coming from many directions, not just two individuals arranging a meeting.