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What is another word for Veer? – 141 Veer Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    turn shift change alter modify pivot swing rotate revolve spin twirl whirl curve bend deflect divert deviate stray wander drift swerve veer sheer slew slue yaw bear head direct steer guide maneuver

    Meaning of Veer

    The primary meaning of the word "Veer" is to change direction suddenly.

    Definitions

    • To change direction suddenly, typically in a sharp or sudden movement
    • * To shift or turn in a different direction, often unexpectedly
    • * To alter or modify a course of action or a decision

    Etymology of Veer

    The word "Veer" originates from the Old English word "fēran", which means to turn or change direction
    It is also related to the Old Norse word "væra", which means to turn or shift
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a sudden change in direction

    Example Uses

    • The car veered off the road and into the ditch
    • * The conversation veered away from the topic and onto something more interesting
    • * The ship veered sharply to port to avoid the rocky coastline

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    continue persist maintain keep retain stay remain steady stable constant unchanged unaltered straight direct forward onward ahead straight ahead undeviating unwavering unswerving unchanging

    Related Nouns

    turn shift change alteration modification pivot rotation revolution spin twirl whirl curve bend deflection diversion deviation straying wandering drifting swerving sheer slew slue yaw bearing heading direction course

    Related Verbs

    turn shift change alter modify pivot rotate revolve spin twirl whirl curve bend deflect divert deviate stray wander drift swerve veer sheer slew slue yaw bear head direct steer guide maneuver

    Related Adjectives

    sudden sharp unexpected abrupt drastic radical extreme severe pronounced noticeable visible apparent evident clear obvious marked pronounced turning shifting changing altering modifying pivoting rotating revolving spinning twirling whirling