diverted

USAGE SUMMARY

The part of the phrase "diverted" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it when referring to something being redirected or changed from its original course or purpose. Example: The river was diverted to prevent flooding in the nearby town. Alternative expressions include "redirected" and "rerouted."

✓ Grammatically correct

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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

The hearings went on for years and my attention was diverted away from parenting to looking after my case, as I shuffled before one judge to the next.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

And in the 54th minute they found a way through, Paul Pogba nodding the ball home from close range after Leonardo Bonucci's header from a corner was diverted on to the crossbar by Tevez.

The Guardian - Sport

Guardian Australia understands that one of the other reports referred to the AFP by Pezzullo concerned the vessel holding 157 asylum seekers that was diverted to the Cocos islands in July.

The Guardian

The indictment alleges: "Soon after receiving these wire transfers, the defendant Jack Warner caused a substantial portion of the funds to be diverted for his personal use," which included laundering the money through intermediaries.

The Guardian - Sport

If politicians are entertaining they've got more leeway to make big policy decisions because everyone's diverted by the show".

The Guardian - Books

It also diverted necessary attention away from challenging many of Dr Oz's unscientific claims.

The Guardian - TV & Radio

BAE is expected to receive up to £600m and shareholders hope it will be diverted towards them by way of a special dividend or share buyback.

The Guardian - Business

Lara Tyler, an interior designer from East Grinstead, said: "I've been delayed an hour today, this morning it took 30 minutes more because I was diverted to London Bridge and I've been delayed 30 minutes here already.

The Guardian

Even though billions of taxpayers' euros had to be diverted into the banking system to ensure its survival the banks continue to behave disgracefully, refusing to loan to small and medium enterprises, harassing households with mortgage problems, overcharging customers for going into the red by merely a few euros, etc.

The Guardian

To compound the troubles, the new freeways that were built diverted traffic away from the small towns.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

Thousands of tonnes of food aid for Yemen have been diverted from the port of Aden because of heavy fighting there, UN officials said on Monday.

The Guardian

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Consider the connotation of "diverted". It can imply a forced change of course, so choose it when that nuance is appropriate.

Common error

Avoid using "diverted" when a change of course was accidental or unintentional. Alternatives like "strayed" or "wandered" might be more accurate in those situations.

Linguistic Context

The word "diverted" functions primarily as the past participle or past tense of the verb "divert". Ludwig AI confirms it's usage in passive constructions where something or someone is redirected from its original course, as shown in the examples.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

45%

Sport

20%

Business

15%

Less common in

Science

10%

Formal & Business

5%

Encyclopedias

5%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "diverted" is a versatile term used to describe a change of course or direction. Ludwig AI indicates that is grammatically correct and frequently appears in various contexts, especially in news and sports reporting. While semantically similar alternatives exist, "diverted" maintains its distinct implication of a deliberate or forced change. When using "diverted", clarity is key to ensure that the original intent and new direction are evident. Common errors involve using "diverted" when "distracted" or "strayed" would be more appropriate.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

redirected

Implies a change of course to a specific, new destination.

rerouted

Specifically refers to changing a route, often for transportation.

deflected

Suggests a sudden change in direction due to an impact or obstacle.

deviated

Indicates a departure from a standard or expected path.

sidetracked

Implies being drawn away from the main focus or purpose.

re-channelled

Suggests redirecting resources or efforts to a different area.

turned aside

A more literal and less common way of saying something was diverted.

detoured

Specifically refers to taking a temporary or alternative route.

switched

Indicates a change from one thing to another, implying a choice.

misdirected

Implies that something was directed wrongly.

FAQs

How can I use "diverted" in a sentence?

The word "diverted" is used to indicate that something has changed direction or course. For example, "The flight was diverted due to bad weather" or "Attention was diverted from the main issue."

What's a formal alternative to "diverted"?

In formal contexts, consider using "redirected" or "re-channelled" as alternatives to "diverted".

Is it correct to say "diverted from" or "diverted to"?

"Diverted from" indicates the original path or purpose, while "diverted to" indicates the new path or purpose. For example, "Funds were diverted from education to healthcare".

How does "diverted" differ from "distracted"?

"Diverted" implies a change of course or direction, while "distracted" suggests a loss of focus or attention. "The river was diverted" versus "I was distracted by the noise".