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de·tour
 detour
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- pronunciation:
- di
tur
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
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noun |
| definition: |
a temporary route made to avoid a road repair or other problem, or some other way that is longer than the direct route.
They were late because they had to take a detour.
- antonyms:
- shortcut
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| related words: |
bypass, diversion |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
detours, detouring, detoured |
| definition 1: |
to travel by way of a detour.
We detoured on back roads to avoid the crowded highway. |
| definition 2: |
to cause to travel by way of a detour.
Traffic was detoured because of a car accident. |
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