The meaning of Diversion

noun

The state or experience of finding something funny.

Usage examples:

We looked with amusement at our horoscopes

noun

The action or process of deflecting or being deflected.

Usage examples:

The deflection of the light beam

noun

A change of direction after hitting something

Usage examples:

The second goal was from a deflection off the liverpool defender., his shot took a deflection and s…

verb

Please (someone) greatly.

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An experience guaranteed to delight both young and old

noun

Great pleasure.

Usage examples:

The little girls squealed with delight

noun

Great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness, or something or someone that gives this

Usage examples:

[ c ] my sister’s little boy is a real delight., [ u ] his music teacher expressed delight with his…

noun

The action of departing from an established course or accepted standard.

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Deviation from a norm

noun

A difference from what is usual or expected

Usage examples:

The letter cited 'significant deviations from current good manufacturing practice'., in a recent an…

noun

A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

Usage examples:

Let's return to the main topic after that brief digression

noun

The action of moving away from the main subject you are writing or talking about and writing or talking about something else

Usage examples:

Talking about money now would be a digression from the main purpose of this meeting., the book cont…

noun

The process or state of diverging.

Usage examples:

The divergence between primates and other groups

noun

A situation in which two things become different, or the difference between them increases

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A divergence of opinion, the figures reveal a marked divergence between public sector pay settlemen…

noun

A minor entertainment or diversion.

Usage examples:

The intellectual divertissements of working men

noun

The state or process of taking pleasure in something.

Usage examples:

The enjoyment of a good wine

noun

The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.

Usage examples:

Everyone just sits in front of the television for entertainment

noun

Public shows, performances, or other ways of enjoying yourself

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[ c ] popular/family entertainments, the entertainment industry, [ u ] we’ve set a budget for house…

noun

The activity of taking customers or possible customers out to restaurants, bars, theatres, etc. as a way of encouraging them to do business with you

Usage examples:

Each manager has a fixed entertainment budget., the company is cutting back on money spent on corpo…

noun

Enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure.

Usage examples:

The children were having fun in the play area

adjective

Amusing, entertaining, or enjoyable.

Usage examples:

It was a fun evening

verb

Joke or tease.

Usage examples:

No need to get sore—i was only funning

noun

An activity that one engages in for amusement or fun.

Usage examples:

The kids were playing a game with their balloons

adjective

Eager or willing to do something new or challenging.

Usage examples:

They were game for anything

verb

Manipulate (a situation), typically in a way that is unfair or unscrupulous.

Usage examples:

It was very easy for a few big companies to game the system

noun

An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.

Usage examples:

Her hobbies are reading and gardening

noun

A migratory old world falcon with long, narrow wings, catching dragonflies and birds on the wing.

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Finally, the honey buzzards, young griffon vultures and hobbies mark the end of the spring or prenu…

noun

An activity that you do for pleasure when you are not working

Usage examples:

Sonya’s hobbies include traveling, sailing, and reading fiction.

verb

Encourage (someone) in a friendly way.

Usage examples:

He jollied people along

noun

A party or celebration.

Usage examples:

These events were jollies

noun

A clinker-built ship's boat that is smaller than a cutter, typically hoisted at the stern of the ship.

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In the old days, this meant sending jolly boats ashore and sacking a town, as captain henry morgan …

noun

Gaiety and fun.

Usage examples:

Her eyes sparkled with merriment

noun

An occasion when people laugh or have an enjoyable time together

Usage examples:

Sounds of merriment came from the kitchen., his unusual name has long been a source of merriment am…

noun

An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby.

Usage examples:

His favourite pastimes were shooting and golf

noun

An activity that is done for enjoyment

Usage examples:

Hockey is canada’s national pastime.

verb

Engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.

Usage examples:

The children were playing by a pool

noun

Activity engaged in for enjoyment and recreation, especially by children.

Usage examples:

A child at play may use a stick as an aeroplane

verb

Engage in recreational activities rather than work

noun

A feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.

Usage examples:

She smiled with pleasure at being praised

adjective

Used or intended for entertainment rather than business.

Usage examples:

Pleasure boats

verb

Give sexual enjoyment or satisfaction to.

Usage examples:

Tell me what will pleasure you

noun

A recreation ground.

Usage examples:

Where there were several thousand people the night before, the sunday saw several dozen kids meande…

abbreviation

(in the uk) regional electricity company.

noun

Short for recreation ground : a piece of publicly owned land used for sports and games

Usage examples:

We used to play cricket on the rec., steve is the city's parks and rec director., they decorated th…

noun

Activity done for enjoyment when one is not working.

Usage examples:

She rides for recreation

noun

The action or process of creating something again.

Usage examples:

The periodic destruction and recreation of the universe

noun

The action of assigning or directing something to a new or different place or purpose.

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The redirection of available resources to more productive uses

noun

The state of being free from tension and anxiety.

Usage examples:

I guided my patient into a state of hypnotic relaxation

noun

A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress.

Usage examples:

Much to her relief, she saw the door open

noun

A feeling of happiness that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended

Usage examples:

She breathed a sigh of relief when she finished her exams., aspirin may give you some relief., disa…

noun

Financial help that is given to people, companies, or countries that cannot pay their taxes or debts

Usage examples:

All of the more than 3 million people who file income taxes in virginia will be eligible for the $1…

verb

Send by or along a different route.

Usage examples:

The police had rerouted the march

verb

Present participle of reroute

Usage examples:

The plan entails rerouting traffic through a tunnel to create a vast pedestrian area.

noun

An activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment.

Usage examples:

Team sports such as soccer and rugby

verb

Wear or display (a distinctive item).

Usage examples:

He was sporting a huge handlebar moustache

noun

A game, competition, or similar activity, done for enjoyment or as a job, that takes physical effort and skill and is played or done by following particular rules

Usage examples:

[ c ] football, baseball, and basketball are all team sports., [ u ] do you hunt for sport or in or…