en route

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

French en (“‘on’”) + route (“‘route’”)

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ɑ̃ ɹuːt/, /ɒn ɹuːt/
• (UK) IPA: /ɛn ɹaʊt/

[edit] Adjective

en route (comparative more en route, superlative most en route)

1. On the way.

   The shipment is en route to the buyer.

2. along the way;

   The mall is en route to grandpa’s house.

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