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."

Synonyms of veer

Words with a similar meaning to veer:

• swerve
• deviate
• diverge
• careen

Antonyms of veer

Words with the opposite meaning to veer:

• straighten
• continue
• maintain course

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