veered

The word “veered” has 1 syllable: veered.

It's pronounced as /vɪrd/.

What is synonym and antonym for veered?

In the thesaurus, “veered” has 28 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for veered along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for veered

To let out (a sail-line), to allow (a sheet) to run out.
To change direction or course suddenly; to swerve.
(of the wind) To shift in a clockwise direction (if in the Northern Hemisphere, or in a counterclockwise direction if in the Southern Hemisphere).
(of the wind) To shift aft.
To change direction into the wind; to wear ship.
To turn.

The car suddenly veered off the road to avoid hitting a deer.
During the discussion, the conversation veered towards more controversial topics.
The pilot veered the plane to the left to avoid turbulence.
Her career path veered unexpectedly after she decided to change industries.
The boat veered sharply to avoid the rocks in the water.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to veered, such as: bend, bowed, circled, curved, cut, deflect, depart.

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