↔️deviate

verb
/ˈdiːvieɪt/

Meaning

To depart from an established course or norm.
to depart from an established course; to differ
To depart from an established course or normal pattern.

Example Sentences

He decided to deviate from the original plan.

The path deviates from the main road here.

He tends to deviate from the original plan.

Example Expressions

deviate from the norm

Synonyms

stray, diverge, depart, veer, digress, vary, differ
Entry 1
stray, diverge, depart, veer, digress
Entry 2
diverge, stray, vary, differ
Entry 3
diverge, stray

Antonyms

conform, follow, adhere, comply
Entry 1
conform, follow, adhere
Entry 2
conform, follow, adhere, comply
Entry 3
conform, follow

Collocations

deviate from, deviate course, deviate slightly, deviate path, deviate from path, deviate from plan, deviate significantly, deviate from norm
Entry 1
deviate from, deviate course, deviate slightly, deviate path
Entry 2
deviate from path, deviate from plan, deviate significantly, deviate slightly, deviate from norm

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