Nearby Words
verb (used with object)
1.
to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect.
2.
British. to route (traffic) on a detour.
3.
to draw off to a different course, purpose, etc.
4.
to distract from serious occupation; entertain or amuse.
verb (used without object)
5.
to turn aside; veer: It is sad to see so much talent divert to trivial occupations.
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Diverted
is always a great word to know.
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Related forms
di·vert·ed·ly, adverb
di·vert·er, noun
di·vert·i·ble, adjective
pre·di·vert, verb (used with object)
re·di·vert, verb (used with object)
EXPANDAntonyms
4. bore.
4. bore.
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Word Origin & History
divert
early 15c., from M.Fr. divertir, from L. divertere "in different directions," blended with devertere "turn aside," from dis- "aside" and de- "from" + vertere "to turn" (see versus). Related: Diverted; diverting.
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