CEFR B1

veer

verb

Meaning

To change direction suddenly, especially to avoid something.

Examples

The truck veered sharply to the left to avoid the accident.
The conversation veered towards more personal topics.

Synonyms: swerve, deviate, diverge, careen

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veer (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /vɪər/

Definition

To change direction suddenly, especially to avoid something.

Examples

The truck veered sharply to the left to avoid the accident.
The conversation veered towards more personal topics.
The ship veered away from the iceberg.

How to Use veer

veer off (phrasal verb): To suddenly change direction and move away from a path or course. — "The plane veered off course during the storm."
veer away from (prepositional phrase): To change direction to avoid something or someone. — "She veered away from him when she saw his angry expression."
veer towards (prepositional phrase): To change direction so as to approach or face something. — "The wind began to veer towards the north."

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