# detour vs detox

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### detour
*noun · IPA /ˈdiː.tɔː(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #22,351*
A diversion or deviation from one's original route.

### detox
*noun · IPA /ˈdiːtɒks/ · frequency rank #19,812*
Detoxification, especially of the body from alcohol or addictive drugs.

## Source
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