veering
The word “veering” has 2 syllables: veer-ing.
It's pronounced as /ˈvɪrɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for veering?
In the thesaurus, “veering” has 26 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for veering along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for veering
- arching
- bowing
- breaking
- circling
- curving
- cutting
- deviating
- diverting
- entwined
- kinked
- rounded
- shifting
- spiraling
- sweeping
- swerving
- swinging
- swirled
- turned
- turning
- twisted
- twisting
- wandering
- warped
- whipping
- yawing
- zigging
Antonyms for veering
- direct
- linear
- right
- straight
- straightening
- straightforward
Meanings of veering
- verb
- 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.
- noun
- A motion that veers; a sudden swerve.
Example Sentences
- The ship was veering off course due to the strong winds.
- His opinions started veering towards more radical ideas.
- She noticed the car in front of her veering into the other lane.
- The conversation kept veering back to the same topic.
- The path was veering sharply to the right, making it difficult to follow.
On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to veering, such as: arching, bowing, breaking, circling, curving, cutting, deviating.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.