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Vocabulary Entry
diverted
|verb • adjective
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verb
To turn aside from a course or direction; to cause someone to change their course or attention.
Example Sentences
"The road was closed, so we had to divert our route."
"She tried to divert his attention with a joke."
"The river was diverted to prevent flooding."
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adjective
Having been turned away or changed from a previous course.
Example Sentences
"The diverted flight landed hours later than expected."
"Due to the storm, we had to take a diverted path."
"The diverted funds were used for disaster relief."