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diversion
Overview of noun diversion
The noun diversion has 3 senses (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (2) diversion, recreation -- (an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates; "scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists"; "for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles"; "drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation")
2. (2) diversion, deviation, digression, deflection, deflexion, divagation -- (a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern); "a diversion from the main highway"; "a digression into irrelevant details"; "a deflection from his goal")
3. (1) diversion, diversionary attack -- (an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack)
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun diversion
3 senses of diversion
Sense 1
diversion, recreation
=> activity
=> act, human action, human activity
=> event
=> psychological feature
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Sense 2
diversion, deviation, digression, deflection, deflexion, divagation
=> turn, turning
=> change of course
=> change of direction, reorientation
=> change
=> action
=> act, human action, human activity
=> event
=> psychological feature
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Sense 3
diversion, diversionary attack
=> attack, onslaught, onset, onrush
=> operation, military operation
=> activity
=> act, human action, human activity
=> event
=> psychological feature
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Hyponyms of noun diversion
3 senses of diversion
Sense 1
diversion, recreation
=> antic, joke, prank, trick, caper, put-on
=> bathing
=> celebration, festivity
=> dancing, dance, terpsichore, saltation
=> entertainment, amusement
=> escapade, lark
=> escape, escapism
=> eurythmy, eurhythmy, eurythmics, eurhythmics
=> fun, merriment, playfulness
=> gambling, gaming, play
=> game
=> jest, joke, jocularity
=> nightlife, night life
=> pastime, interest, pursuit
=> play, child's play
=> play, frolic, romp, gambol, caper
=> sport, athletics
Sense 2
diversion, deviation, digression, deflection, deflexion, divagation
=> red herring
Sense 3
diversion, diversionary attack
=> diversionary landing
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun diversion
3 senses of diversion
Sense 1
diversion, recreation
=> activity
Sense 2
diversion, deviation, digression, deflection, deflexion, divagation
=> turn, turning
Sense 3
diversion, diversionary attack
=> attack, onslaught, onset, onrush
Antonyms of noun diversion
Member Holonyms of noun diversion
Substance Holonyms of noun diversion
Part Holonyms of noun diversion
Member Meronyms of noun diversion
Substance Meronyms of noun diversion
Part Meronyms of noun diversion
Meronyms of noun diversion
Holonyms of noun diversion
Attributes of noun diversion
Derived Forms of noun diversion
2 of 3 senses of diversion
Sense 1
diversion, recreation
RELATED TO>(verb) divert#3
=> amuse, divert, disport
Sense 2
diversion, deviation, digression, deflection, deflexion, divagation
RELATED TO>(adj) diversionary#1
=> diversionary
RELATED TO>(noun) diversionist#1
=> saboteur, wrecker, diversionist
RELATED TO>(verb) divert#1
=> deviate, divert
Domain of noun diversion
Domain Terms of noun diversion
Familiarity of noun diversion
diversion used as a noun is uncommon (polysemy count =3)
Coordinate Terms (sisters) of noun diversion
3 senses of diversion
Sense 1
diversion, recreation
> activity
=> variation, variance
=> space walk
=> domesticity
=> operation
=> operation
=> practice, pattern
=> diversion, recreation
=> cup of tea, bag, dish
=> follow-up, followup
=> game
=> turn, play
=> music
=> acting, playing, playacting, performing
=> liveliness, animation
=> burst, fit
=> work
=> works, deeds
=> service
=> occupation, business, job, line of work, line
=> occupation
=> writing, committal to writing
=> role
=> wrongdoing, wrongful conduct, misconduct, actus reus
=> waste, wastefulness, dissipation
=> attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try
=> control
=> protection
=> sensory activity
=> education, instruction, teaching, pedagogy, didactics, educational activity
=> training, preparation, grooming
=> representation
=> creation, creative activity
=> dismantling, dismantlement, disassembly
=> line function, line duty
=> puncture
=> search, hunt, hunting
=> use, usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise
=> operation, military operation
=> measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration
=> calibration, standardization, standardisation
=> organization, organisation
=> grouping
=> support, supporting
=> continuance, continuation
=> procedure, process
=> ceremony
=> ceremony
=> worship
=> energizing, activating, activation
=> concealment, concealing, hiding
=> placement, location, locating, position, positioning, emplacement
=> provision, supply, supplying
=> demand
=> pleasure
=> enjoyment, delectation
=> lamentation, mourning
=> laughter
=> market, marketplace
=> preparation, readying
=> aid, assist, assistance, help
=> support
=> behavior, behaviour, conduct, doings
=> behavior, behaviour
=> leadership, leading
=> precession, precedence, precedency
=> solo
=> buzz
=> fun
=> sin, hell
=> release, outlet, vent
=> last
=> mystification, obfuscation
=> negotiation
=> perturbation, disturbance
=> timekeeping
Sense 2
diversion, deviation, digression, deflection, deflexion, divagation
> turn, turning
=> diversion, deviation, digression, deflection, deflexion, divagation
=> right
=> left
=> kick turn
=> stem turn, stem
=> telemark
=> swerve, swerving, veering
=> three-point turn
=> version
Sense 3
diversion, diversionary attack
> attack, onslaught, onset, onrush
=> ground attack
=> charge
=> banzai attack, banzai charge
=> diversion, diversionary attack
=> penetration, incursion
=> blitz, blitzkrieg
=> strike
=> counterattack, countermove
=> bombing, bombardment
=> fire, firing
=> strafe
=> surprise attack, coup de main
Meronyms of noun diversion
3 senses of diversion
Sense 3
diversion, diversionary attack
=> attack, onslaught, onset, onrush
HAS PART: assault
Holonyms of noun diversion
Grep of noun diversion
diversion
diversionary attack
diversionary landing
diversionist
Grep of adj diversion
diversionary
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