route
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ruːt/
KK: /rut/
noun
Definition
A way or path that people or vehicles take to travel from one place to another.
Example
We took a scenic route to the beach.
Conversation
Do you know the best route to the park from here?
Yeah, you can take Elm Street; it’s the quickest way.
Great! I always get lost trying to find a good route.
Don’t worry, I can show you next time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
way
path
course
Antonyms
detour
blockage
obstruction
transitive verb
Definition
To send something along a particular path or direction, often used in the context of directing traffic or information.
Example
The company will route the packages through the fastest delivery service.
Tense Forms
Past: routed
Past Participle: routed
Conversation
Did you remember to route the packages before the deadline?
Oh no, I totally forgot about that!
It's okay, just make sure to route them as soon as you can.
Root Explanation
Route → It originates from Old French *route* (meaning a way or path), which itself comes from the Latin *rupta* (meaning broken or a break). The word 'route' refers to a way or path that has been established, often by being traveled over.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'way' or 'path' that has been 'broken' or established by travel — that's what a route is.
Visually Confused Words
croute
roue
rote
uproute
trouter
rouster
reroute
grouter