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detour

/ˈdiːtʊər/
en-us undefineddetour
Main Example

We took a detour to avoid the traffic jam.

Example context
en-us flagWe took a detour to avoid the traffic jam.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A longer route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.

Other Example

We took a detour through the countryside.

en-us flagWe took a detour through the countryside.

The road was closed, so we had to make a detour.

en-us flagThe road was closed, so we had to make a detour.

She suggested a detour to see the lake.

en-us flagShe suggested a detour to see the lake.
Synonyms

take a detour

en-us flagtake a detour

make a detour

en-us flagmake a detour

go on a detour

en-us flaggo on a detour
Synonyms

bypass

diversion

alternative route

detour

/ˈdiːtʊər/
Main Example

We had to detour around the construction site.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To take a longer route than usual to avoid something.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

detour

/ˈdiːtʊər/
Main Example

His detour in life led him to a new career.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A change in plans or direction, often unexpected.

Other Example
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