Definitions and Examples of distract, divert
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To draw someone's attention away from something; to divert one's attention.
Example
The loud music from the party next door distracted him from his work.
To cause someone or something to change course or direction; to turn aside from a path or course.
Example
The construction on the highway diverted traffic to a different route.
Key Differences: distract vs divert
- 1Distract implies a sudden interruption or disturbance that takes one's attention away from the original task.
- 2Divert implies a planned or intentional redirection of attention or resources from one thing to another.
Effective Usage of distract, divert
- 1In Work Settings: Use refocus to encourage colleagues to concentrate on the task at hand, and use distract and divert to describe potential obstacles to productivity.
- 2In Personal Life: Use these antonyms to describe how external factors can impact one's ability to stay focused on personal goals or hobbies.
- 3In Education: Use these antonyms to explain how distractions and diversions can affect academic performance.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of refocus are distract and divert. Distract implies a sudden interruption, while divert implies a planned redirection. Use these words to describe potential obstacles to productivity in work settings, personal life, and education.
