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diversion - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'diversion' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Diversion [ n.]
- The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or object; as, the diversion of a stream from its channel; diversion of the mind from business.
- That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind from care or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime; as, the diversions of youth.
- The act of drawing the attention and force of an enemy from the point where the principal attack is to be made; the attack, alarm, or feint which diverts.

Meaning of 'diversion' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . diversion [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
Example in sentence:
  • a deflection from his goal;
  • a digression into irrelevant details;
  • a diversion from the main highway
Meaning (2):
- an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
Example in sentence:
  • drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation;
  • for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles;
  • scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists