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En route vs. In route
En route
/ˌɒn ˈruːt/Examples:
The ambulance was en route to the nearest hospital.Staff are en route to the conference in Chicago.We're currently en route to our vacation destination.
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In route
/ɪn raʊt/Examples:
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Ways to tell them apart:
- En route is French for on the way, and it is used in English as a loan phrase.
- In route is a common mishearing or misspelling of en route and is not grammatically correct in English.
- Remember that en is the correct prefix, similar to how en is used in words like enlist or engage.
- When writing, note that en route typically refers to being on a journey or course of travel.
- In route might occur in informal contexts but is not standard English usage.
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