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"sidetracked" vs "sidetrack"

Both 'sidetrack' and 'sidetracked' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Sidetrack' is a noun referring to a secondary track or diversion, while 'sidetracked' is the past tense of the verb 'sidetrack,' meaning to divert someone or something from its original course.

Last Updated: April 01, 2024

sidetracked

This is correct. 'Sidetracked' is the past tense of the verb 'sidetrack,' meaning to divert someone or something from its original course.

Use 'sidetracked' when describing the action of diverting someone or something from its original course.

Examples:

  • She was sidetracked by an interesting article and forgot about the meeting.
  • The project got sidetracked by unexpected delays.

Alternatives:

  • diverted
  • distracted
  • derailed
  • deflected
  • veered off course

sidetrack

This is correct. 'Sidetrack' is a noun referring to a secondary track or diversion.

Use 'sidetrack' when referring to a secondary track or diversion, such as a railway sidetrack or a topic that diverts from the main discussion.

Examples:

  • The train was moved to a sidetrack to allow other trains to pass.
  • Let's not get into that sidetrack and focus on the main issue.

Alternatives:

  • diversion
  • secondary track
  • tangent
  • digression
  • detour

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