Definitions
- Referring to a speaker or writer who goes off-topic during a conversation or writing. - Talking about a deviation from the main subject or theme of a discussion. - Describing a temporary departure from the main point or argument in a speech or writing.
- Describing a sudden change in direction or course, often used for vehicles or ships. - Referring to a shift in focus or attention from one topic to another. - Talking about a change in opinion or attitude towards something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a change in direction or focus.
- 2Both can be used in a figurative sense.
- 3Both can be used to describe a deviation from a previous course of action or thought.
- 4Both can be used to describe a sudden change.
What is the difference?
- 1Direction: Digress implies a departure from the main topic or theme, while veer implies a change in direction or course.
- 2Intensity: Veer is often used to describe a sudden and dramatic change, while digress can be a more subtle or gradual deviation.
- 3Usage: Digress is typically used in writing or speaking contexts, while veer can be used in a wider range of contexts, including physical movement and emotional changes.
- 4Connotation: Digress can have a negative connotation of being off-topic or rambling, while veer can have a neutral or positive connotation of being adaptable or flexible.
Remember this!
Digress and veer both describe a change in direction or focus. However, digress refers to a deviation from the main topic or theme, often used in writing or speaking contexts, while veer implies a sudden change in direction or course, and can be used in a wider range of contexts, including physical movement and emotional changes.
