veer

Meanings

• Verb

  Turn or cause to turn sharply in a new direction.

  - "The driver veered off the road."
  - "The boat veered suddenly in the strong wind."

• Verb

  Deviate from a course, especially unwillingly.

  - "The politician veered from his prepared speech."
  - "The conversation veered into controversial territory."

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Pronunciation

1. /vɪə/
   
   
   
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2. /vɪə/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

haul forward , back

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with veer
fear , rever , near , queer , dear

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Variants

List of all variants of veer that leads to same result
veer , veered , veering , veeringly , veers , veer off course

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'fieran' meaning 'to turn aside, swerve'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'veer' is derived from the Old English word 'fieran', which means 'to turn aside, swerve'.

2. The term 'veer angle' is used in aviation to describe the maximum angle of bank a wing can sustain without stalling.

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Related Concepts

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1. Swerve: Related term meaning to move from a straight course.

2. Deviate: Related term meaning to move away from a normal or expected course.

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Culture

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In literature, 'veer' is used to describe a sudden change in direction or course. In art, it can refer to a sharp turn or curve in a painting or sculpture. In music, it can describe a sudden change in tempo or key.

How to Memorize "veer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a car driving on a straight road and suddenly turning sharply to the side.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'veer' with the idea of a sharp turn or deviation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Very Easy Routing: Veer to the Right' to remember the definition of 'veer' as 'turning to the right'.

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