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Meaning of detours
A detour is a route or path that takes someone or something around an obstacle or a blocked area.
Etymology of detours
The word "detour" originates from the French language, where it is spelled "détour"
It is a combination of the prefix "de-" meaning "from" or "away from" and the noun "tour" meaning "turn" or "route"
The word has been used in English since the mid-19th century to describe a deviation or diversion from a direct course
Synonyms
diversions
sidetracks
deviations
excursions
departures
deflections
deflexions
swerves
curves
bends
turns
twists
doglegs
byways
bypasses
alternatives
routes
paths
trails
circuits
rounds
digressions
tangents
aberrations
anomalies
Definitions
- A route or path that takes someone or something around an obstacle or a blocked area
- A deviation from a planned or direct course of action
- A diversion or distraction from a main or intended purpose
Usage Examples
- The construction on the highway forced us to take a detour through the side streets
- The detour in the conversation led us away from the main topic and into a discussion about our personal lives
- The hikers had to take a detour around the muddy area to avoid getting wet
Antonyms
direct routes
straight paths
main roads
highways
thoroughfares
shortcuts
expressways
routes
passages
ways
straight lines
beelines
direct approaches
straightforward methods
linear progressions