Synonyms for

Routes

Verb / ru:ts / / raʊts / / rʊts / Another word for routes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Routes refer to the way or direction taken to reach a particular destination.

Synonyms & similar words

routout path itinerary gouge spreadeagle rootle road root rout expel route paths tracks courses ways directions roads passages itineraries trails channels lanes beelines arteries highways byways alleyways backstreets carriageways motorways

Synonyms by register

Formal

pathways avenues channels courses

Informal

ways tracks lines

Literary

journeys trajectories

Antonyms

dead ends blockages obstructions impasses cul-de-sacs

Common collocations

  • bus routes
  • flight routes
  • hiking routes
  • delivery routes
  • escape routes
  • trade routes
  • network of routes
  • follow the routes

Word family

noun route
verb route

Usage note

While 'routes' is commonly used for physical paths, it can also refer to abstract methods or processes. Ensure the context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I followed the routes on the map to reach the museum.
  2. The GPS helped us find the fastest route to the airport.
  3. The hikers took a scenic route to the top of the mountain.
  4. The delivery driver planned his routes for the day.
  5. The bike race had a challenging route through the hills.

Quotes

  • The best routes are the ones you haven't taken.
  • The road to success is always under construction.
  • Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn't mean to take.

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