This done, the sailyards to the wind we veer, / and leave the Grecians and the land of fear.
Source: tatoeba (7331377)
Veer
/vɪə̯/
Synonyms for "veer" (282 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (57)
aberrancyaberrationabout shipalterameliorateangleangle offapexavertback and fillbe changedbe converted intobe renewedbear awaybear offbear to starboardbeatbeat aboutbendbent
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Noun(3 words)
Verb(2 words)
change directionchanged direction
Strong matches (84)
crookcrotchetcurvedeclinationdeflectdeflectiondegeneratedepart fromdeparturedeterioratedetourdeviancedeviancydeviatedeviationdeviousnessdigressdigressiondipdiscursion
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divagatedivagationdivaricatedivaricationdivergedivergencediversifydiversiondivertdodgedoglegdoubledouble a pointdraw asidedriftdriftingease offedgeedge offelbowellerrantryexcursionexcursusexorbitationfetch aboutflopfly offforkfurcatefurcationgeeglanceglance offgo aboutgo crabwisego offgo sidewaysgybehairpinhaul aroundhawhead offheave roundheelhook
Verb(9 words)
Related words (141)
Noun(22 words)
improveindirectioninflectionjibjibejibe all standingkneellaterallateralizelurchmake leewaymake way formelioratemiss staysmitigatemodulatemove asidemutatenook
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obliqueobliquitypererrationpivotpivot aboutplypointput aboutput backquoinramblingreviveroundround a pointsheersheer offshiftshiftingshifting courseshifting pathshove asideshuntshyshy offsidesideslipsidestepsidetracksidleskewskidslantslewsluespinsteer clear ofstep asidestrayingswaysweepswerveswervingswingswing roundswing the sternswingingswitchswiveltacktake a turnthrow abouttrendturnturn aboutturn aroundturn asideturn awayturn backturn intoturn roundturn tailturn the cornerturningtwistundergo a changevariationvaryveer aroundveer offvertexwanderingwarpwearwear shipwheelwheel aboutwhipwhirlwindworsenyawzagzigzigzag
Adjective(1 words)
minor drift
Determiner(1 words)
more turning points
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: aberrancy, aberration, about ship, alter, ameliorate.
- Sentence evidence is available for veer, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, wordnet, opengloss, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "veer".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "veer"
Keep "veer" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "veer" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "veer", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "veer" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
6 entriesCollocations
11 entriesabrupt shiftabrupt turncourse deviationdirection changeleftward turnoff courserightward turnsudden veerto the leftto the righttoward the exit
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
You shouldn't veer off from the focus.
Source: tatoeba (12653031)
As when a skilfull Marriner doth reed / A storme approching, that doth perill threat, / He will not bide the daunger of such dread, / But strikes his sayles, and vereth his mainsheat, / And lends vnto it leaue the emptie ayre to beat.
Source: wiktionary
[…] there is always a sudden, though small rise in the barometer, and a sudden drop of temperature of several degrees, sometimes as much as ten or fifteen degrees; there is also a sudden veer in the wind direction.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "veer"?
Closest matches include aberrancy, aberration, about ship, alter, ameliorate.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "veer"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.