Understanding the difference between these commonly confused words
preventing success or development; harmful
Example:
"The adverse weather conditions affected the election turnout."
Synonyms:
A commonly used word in English vocabulary. Check our dictionary for the complete definition.
Use Adverse when you need to preventing success or development; harmful. It is most commonly used in contexts where the action or state being described aligns with this definition.
Use Diverse when you need to express this particular meaning. This word is appropriate in situations where the context matches its specific meaning.
Remember: Adverse typically relates to the first definition, while Diverse relates to the second. Think of the context and meaning you want to convey, and choose accordingly.
Using Adverse: The adverse weather conditions affected the election turnout.
Using Diverse: The diverse was evident in the outcome.