Word: bypasses (verb)

Associations

'Bypasses' means to go around something or avoid it. It often refers to avoiding an obstacle or taking an alternative route.

• Example 1: "The new road bypasses the city center." This means the road goes around the city instead of going through it.
• Example 2: "She bypasses the usual procedures to get her work done faster." This means she avoids the normal steps to save time.
• Example 3: "The software bypasses security measures." This indicates that the software is designed to avoid or go around security checks.

A well-known synonym is "avoids." However, "bypasses" often implies a physical or procedural detour, while "avoids" can simply mean not engaging with something.

Substitution

You can use other words or phrases in place of "bypasses," such as:

• "circumvents" - which means to find a way around an obstacle, often with a clever or skillful approach.
• "dodges" - which suggests a quick and evasive action to avoid something.
• "skips" - which means to omit or not include something, but it can imply a less direct route than "bypasses."

Deconstruction

The word "bypass" is made up of:

• The root "pass," which means to go by or through.
• The prefix "by," which means to go around or near something. Historically, "bypass" comes from the idea of passing by something rather than through it, often used in contexts like roads or procedures.

Inquiry

• Can you think of a time when you bypassed a rule or procedure? What was the reason?
• In what situations do you think it is better to bypass something rather than face it directly?
• How might "bypasses" be used in a conversation about technology or travel?