What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
divert
Example
The river was diverted to prevent flooding. [divert: verb]
Example
I tried to divert her attention from the problem. [divert: verb]
Example
We had to divert our flight due to bad weather. [divert: verb]
reroute
Example
The construction work forced us to reroute our commute. [reroute: verb]
Example
The airline company rerouted the flight to avoid a storm. [rerouted: past tense]
Example
The GPS app rerouted us to avoid heavy traffic. [rerouted: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reroute is more commonly used than divert in transportation contexts, but divert is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between divert and reroute?
Reroute is more formal than divert and is often used in technical or professional contexts, while divert is more casual and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
