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detour
a different route taken to avoid something
Synonyms
- diversion
- bypass
- alternate route
Antonyms
- direct route
- straight path
detour in a sentence
A fallen tree caused us to take a detour through the next neighborhood.
Because the main hallway was being painted, our class followed a detour through the library.
Where it comes from
From French détour 'a change of direction'
Memory hook
A detour turns you away from your usual route.
Read it in context
- Beneath the Green Canopy Nature