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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:

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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

Past Simple

The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.

Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)

Example

We detoured through the countryside to enjoy the view.

Example

She detoured to avoid the flooded road.

Past Continuous

The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.

Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At that time, they were detouring due to the road closure.

Example

I wasn't detouring because I knew the way.

Past Perfect

The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.

Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the time they arrived, they had detoured multiple times.

Example

She had detoured before reaching her destination.

Is detoured an irregular verb in the past?

No, "detoured" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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