converging
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kənˈvɜrdʒɪŋ/
KK: /kənˈvɜrdʒɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Moving towards a common point or coming together from different directions.
Example
The converging paths led us to the beautiful viewpoint.
Conversation
I noticed that the roads are converging towards the city center.
Yeah, they always seem to do that during rush hour.
It makes traffic a nightmare when everything is converging like that.
True, but it’s nice to see everyone heading to the same place!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
merging
meeting
intersecting
Antonyms
diverging
separating
dispersing
verb
Definition
To come together from different directions or points and meet at a common point.
Example
The two roads are converging at the center of the town.
Tense Forms
Past: converged
Past Participle: converged
Conversation
Have you noticed how our interests are converging lately?
Yeah, it's pretty cool! We've been enjoying the same movies and music.
Exactly! It's nice to have common ground to talk about.
Root Explanation
Converging → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "vergere" (meaning to bend or turn). The word describes the action of bending or turning together towards a common point.
Memory Tip
Think of things 'bending together' ('con-') towards a single point ('vergere') — that's what converging means.
Visually Confused Words
covering
conquering
concerning