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Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective, Adverb

Sense 1: (Verb) To take a different or indirect route, usually due to a road closure or obstruction.

Example Sentence: During our road trip, we detoured through a scenic countryside to avoid the heavy traffic in the city.

Sense 2: (Verb) To deviate from the usual course or plan; to divert or sidetrack.

Example Sentence: The speaker detoured from the prepared speech and began discussing recent events.

Sense 3: (Adjective) That which has been diverted or taken on a different route than originally planned.

Example Sentence: We arrived late for dinner due to a detoured flight that made us miss our connecting flight.

Sense 4: (Adverb) Indicating the act of taking a different route than intended.

Example Sentence: The delivery truck was forced to travel detoured, adding an hour to its journey.

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