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- pronunciation:
- dih
vuhrt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
diverts, diverting, diverted |
definition 1: |
to turn aside or away from something.
The police are diverting traffic because of the parade.- synonyms:
- deflect
- similar words:
- avert, swerve, switch
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definition 2: |
to draw away from; distract.
A loud crash diverted my attention.
- synonyms:
- distract
- similar words:
- engage, occupy
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definition 3: |
to draw away from serious matters; amuse.
While his mother was gone, we diverted the baby with his favorite toys.- synonyms:
- amuse, entertain
- similar words:
- delight, occupy
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related words: |
turn |
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derivations: |
divertible (adj.), divertedly (adv.), diverter (n.) |
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