Veered: meaning, definitions and examples
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veered
[ vษชษrd ]
change direction
The verb 'veered' refers to the sudden change in direction or course, often in a physical sense such as a vehicle altering its path. It can also describe a shift in opinion, attitude, or behavior. The term is commonly used when something moves away from its original path or trajectory, indicating a lack of predictability. In narratives or descriptions, veering adds a layer of dynamism, suggesting spontaneity or unexpected developments.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The car veered to the left to avoid the obstacle.
- She veered away from her original plan after considering the consequences.
- The wind veered suddenly, changing the course of the sailing boat.
Translations
Translations of the word "veered" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desviou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฎ เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช abgebogen
๐ฎ๐ฉ berbelok
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะผัะฝะธะฒ ะฝะฐะฟััะผะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ zboczyล
๐ฏ๐ต ้ธใใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉviรฉ
๐ช๐ธ se desviรณ
๐น๐ท saptฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุญุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ odboฤil
๐ธ๐ฐ odboฤil
๐จ๐ณ ่ฝฌๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ odklonil
๐ฎ๐ธ sneri
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑััะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถnmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ se desviรณ
Etymology
The word 'veered' has its origins in the late Middle English word 'verien', which meant to turn or change direction. It is derived from the Old French 'virer', meaning to turn or to change direction, which itself comes from the Latin 'virare', meaning to turn. Over time, the usage of 'veered' has broadened to encompass not only physical direction changes but also metaphorical shifts in ideas or plans. The evolution of the word reflects changes in language use, capturing the dynamism of movement and alteration in various contexts, making it a valuable term in both everyday and literary English.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,079, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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