GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 3 definitions

1.       
   Diverse , a. [The same word as divers. See Divers.]
    Different; unlike; dissimilar; distinct; separate.
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   The word . . . is used in a sense very diverse from its original import.
   J. Edwards.
   
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   Our roads are diverse: farewell, love! said she.
   R. Browning.
   
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   Capable of various forms; multiform.
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   Eloquence is a great and diverse thing.
   B. Jonson.
   
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2.       
   Diverse , adv. In different directions; diversely.
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3.       
   Diverse , v. i. To turn aside. [Obs.]
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   The redcross knight diverst, but forth rode Britomart.
   Spenser.
   
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