English Word · Advanced
veer
Of the wind, to change so that it blows from a direction closer to a ship's stern
Pronunciation: /vɪə/
Meaning
Of the wind, to change so that it blows from a direction closer to a ship's stern.
Example
The wind veered until it was coming from almost astern.
The wind veered until it was coming from almost astern.
Practice tips
- Practice veer out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.