Veer Definition

vîr
veered, veering, veers
verb
veered, veering, veers
To turn aside from a course or established direction; swerve.
Veered to the left to avoid a pothole.
American Heritage
To let out (a rope, anchor chain, etc.) gradually.
Webster's New World
To change sides; shift, as from one opinion or attitude to another.
Webster's New World
To deviate from a purpose, behavior, or previous pattern.
American Heritage
To change direction; shift; turn or swing around.
Webster's New World
Antonyms:
noun
veers
A change of direction.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Veer

Noun

Singular:
veer
Plural:
veers

Origin of Veer

  • Middle English veren from Middle Dutch vieren per1 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Middle Dutch vieren (“to slacken").

    From Wiktionary

  • French virer from Old French

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Middle French virer.

    From Wiktionary

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