Detour

Parts Of Speech: Noun

Definition:

A detour is a route you can follow when the main route is closed for some reason.

Synonyms: Similar words

deviation	diversion	bypass
bypath	circumvention	crotch

deviation

diversion

bypass

bypath

circumvention

crotch

Antonyms: Opposite words

Sentences:

Tom had to make a detour around the heavy traffic.

The road was closed ahead, so traffic will have to follow the detour.

The hotel was worth the detour.

Jessy made a detour and rejoined us.