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The past tense form of 'detour' is detoured. Example: We detoured through the scenic route to avoid traffic. (We detoured through the scenic route to avoid traffic.)
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
| Past Simple | detoured |
| Past Continuous | detouring |
| Past Perfect | detoured |
Example
We detoured through the countryside to enjoy the view.
Example
She detoured to avoid the flooded road.
Example
At that time, they were detouring due to the road closure.
Example
I wasn't detouring because I knew the way.
Example
By the time they arrived, they had detoured multiple times.
Example
She had detoured before reaching her destination.
