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Route

Verb / ru:t / / raʊt / Another word for route — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination.

Synonyms & similar words

road path itinerary path course direction line way track road journey itinerary circuit trail run flight passage pass channel conduit avenue street alley

Synonyms by register

Formal

path course trajectory channel

Informal

way track line digs

Literary

avenue byway passage

Antonyms

blockade detour obstruction hindrance impediment dead end

Common collocations

  • take a route
  • follow a route
  • direct route
  • scenic route
  • bus route
  • flight route
  • delivery route
  • route planning

Word family

noun route
verb route

Usage note

As a verb, 'route' often implies directing something along a specific path, especially in military or logistical contexts. Be mindful of pronunciation, which can be /ruːt/ or /raʊt/.

Example sentences

  1. I need to find the quickest route to the store.
  2. The bus takes a different route on Sundays.
  3. The delivery truck's route includes our street.
  4. I followed the route on the map to get to the beach.
  5. The hikers took a scenic route through the woods.

Quotes

  • The best route is always the scenic route.
  • Life is a journey, not a destination. The route you take is just as important as the destination.
  • The route to success is never easy, but always worth it.

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