diverting

Meanings

• Verb

  Causing someone to be distracted or amused, especially as a means of avoiding a difficult situation.

  - "The children were diverting themselves with a ball while their parents were arguing."
  - "The clown at the party was diverting the attention of the children from their crying sister."

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Synonyms

offlead

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with diverting
converting , reporting , reverting , presenting

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. diverting (en) : Causing someone to be distracted or amused
   

2. diverting (en) : Relating to or being a motor vehicle that is used to transport passengers along a fixed route
   

3. diverting (en) : Turning aside or away from a course
   

4. diverting (en) : A branching or dividing of a river or stream
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. diverting (en) : Causing someone to be distracted or amused
   

2. diverting (en) : Relating to or being a motor vehicle that is used to transport passengers along a fixed route
   

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Variants

List of all variants of diverting that leads to same result
diverting , divertingly , divert , diverted , diverts

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Forms

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diverts, diverted, divertingly

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'turning aside' or 'turning away'. Derived from the Old French word 'divirer', which means 'to turn apart'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'diverting' comes from the Old French word 'divirer', which means 'to turn apart'.

2. The term 'diverting' was used in the early 20th century to describe theatrical performances that were intended to be amusing and lighthearted.

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Related Concepts

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1. distraction: A thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.

2. entertainment: Activities or events that provide amusement or enjoyment.

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Culture

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In literature, 'diverting' has been used to describe activities or situations that distract or amuse characters and readers. For example, in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', Huck and Jim are entertained by a 'diverting' show put on by some con artists.

How to Memorize "diverting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the word 'diverting' as a person or thing that is turning or diverting someone's attention away from something difficult or unpleasant.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'diverting' with the idea of entertainment or amusement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym D-I-V-E-R-T-I-N-G to remember the meaning: Divert, Interest, Vary, Entertain, Relax, Turn, Inspire, New, and Gratify.

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