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The future tense form of 'detour' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb detour. Example: They will detour through the back roads to reach their destination faster. (They will detour through the back roads to reach their destination faster.)
Definition of “detour”
- to take a longer or alternative route to reach a destination
- to deviate from the usual or direct course
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Future Simple | detour |
| Future Continuous | detouring |
| Future Perfect | detoured |
Example
He will detour if there is heavy traffic.
Example
They will detour around the road construction.
Example
At this time tomorrow, we will be detouring to avoid the rush hour.
Example
They will be detouring due to the marathon event.
Example
By the end of the trip, she will have detoured multiple times.
Example
They will have detoured before reaching their destination.
