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diversionThe action of turning something aside from its original course; an activity that provides entertainment or distraction from routine.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The action of turning something aside from its original course; an activity that provides entertainment or distraction from routine.

Pronunciation (IPA): /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/

Korean meaning: 우회, 전환, 오락

Korean pronunciation: 다이-버전 (강세: 버)

Example Sentences

  • My cat creates a diversion by knocking things off my desk whenever I'm trying to work.
  • Video games serve as a good diversion from daily stress.
  • The spy caused a diversion by setting off the fire alarm while his partner stole the documents.

diversion

NOUN

//daɪˈvɜːrʒən//

The action of turning something aside from its original course; an activity that provides entertainment or distraction from routine.

diversion concept
💡 Concept

The action of turning something aside from its original course; an activity that provides entertainment or distraction from routine.

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diversion rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

His magical diversion turns aversion into joyful conversion!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/daɪˈvɜːrʒən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdi--
Rootvers
Suffix--ion

Origin

From Latin divertere, meaning 'to turn aside' or 'to turn in different directions.' The word originally described redirecting something from its intended path, like water flowing in a new direction.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat creates a diversion by knocking things off my desk whenever I'm trying to work.

Video games serve as a good diversion from daily stress.

The spy caused a diversion by setting off the fire alarm while his partner stole the documents.

😄 Fun example

Shopping became her favorite diversion after she discovered online sales.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

distractionentertainmentdetourrecreationamusement

Antonyms

concentrationfocus