Meaning & use
Diverted
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Caused to turn from one direction, course, or purpose to another.
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The airline diverted the flight to a nearby airport due to bad weather.
Funds meant for road repairs were diverted to flood relief instead.
A note on using this word
"Diverted" can also carry the sense of being entertained or amused, echoing the word's Latin root "divertere," to turn aside.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Entertained or amused.
The children were diverted for hours by the puppet show.
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