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digression

noun
/daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

Meaning

A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

Example Sentences

Her story was full of interesting digressions.

Synonyms

deviation, detour, aside, tangent

Antonyms

focus, concentration

Collocations

a minor digression, lengthy digression, frequent digressions

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