“Circumvent” vs. “Circumnavigate”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 9, 2023
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The difference between “circumvent” and “circumnavigate”
- Circumvent is generally used to refer to finding a way around an obstacle or rule, while circumnavigate refers to traveling around a geographic location.
- Circumvent can involve deception or outwitting, while circumnavigate simply involves navigating around something.
- Circumvent can refer to avoidance, while circumnavigate always implies completion of a full circle around something.
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What is the definition of “circumvent” and “circumnavigate”?
Circumvent
- To find a way around something, especially to bypass or avoid rules or obstacles.
- To deceive or outwit someone or something.
- To surround or enclose something completely.
Circumnavigate
- To sail or travel completely around the world or a large area.
- To go around or avoid something by taking a circular or indirect path.
- To navigate a ship around a hazardous area by going in a wide arc.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Circumvent” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Circumvent
65,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- He tried to circumvent the security measures by sneaking past the guards undetected.
- The company found a way to circumvent the high taxes by shifting their operations to a different country.
- She had to circumvent the roadblock and take a different route to reach her destination.
Circumnavigate
1,490,000 results on the web
Examples
- Magellan and his crew were the first to circumnavigate the globe in the 16th century.
- They decided to circumnavigate the island by boat to get a better view of the coastline.
- The yacht set out to circumnavigate the world in a record-breaking attempt.
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