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route vs divert

divert vs route

route is a noun but divert is not a noun.

route and divert both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
route Yes No Yes No
divert No No Yes No
As verbs, divert is a hypernym of route; that is, divert is a word with a broader meaning than route:
  • route: divert in a specified direction
  • divert: send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
route (noun) divert (noun)
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
an established line of travel or access
route (verb) divert (verb)
send via a specific route turn aside; turn away from
divert in a specified direction send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
send documents or materials to appropriate destinations withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
Difference between route and divert

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