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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

  • bend
  • bowed
  • circled
  • curved
  • cut
  • deflect
  • depart
  • deviate
  • deviated
  • diverge
  • divert
  • drift
  • pivot
  • sheered
  • shift
  • skid
  • swerve
  • swerved
  • swing
  • swung
  • turned
  • twist
  • wandered
  • whipped
  • whirl
  • yawed
  • zagged
  • zigged

Antonyms for veered

Meanings of veered

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

Example Sentences

  • 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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yawed

zagged

zigged

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