Veer

Verb

Definition: To change direction suddenly or sharply.

Definition: To shift or turn aside from a course, direction, or purpose.

Synonyms: Change direction, Swerve, Turn, Deflect

Antonyms: Continue, Proceed, Stay on course

Examples:
  • The car veered off the road to avoid a collision.
  • The project veered off track due to unexpected problems.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of a sudden change in direction as a "veer" away from the usual path.
  • Imagine a driver quickly veering to avoid an obstacle.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "veer" originated from Middle English and Old English words meaning "to change direction" or "to go around."

Historical Usage:

The term has been used since the Middle Ages and has retained its meaning of a sudden or sharp change in direction.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Veer off course"

Explanation:

To deviate or diverge from the intended path or plan.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Using "veer" interchangeably with "turn" or "change"

Explanation:

While "veer" and "turn" both involve a change in direction, "veer" specifically implies a sudden or sharp change, often to avoid a certain outcome.

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