deviate Definition
- 1to move away or diverge from a particular course, direction, or standard
- 2to depart from an established or expected norm, pattern, or behavior
Using deviate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deviate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The plane deviated from its flight path due to bad weather.
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He deviated from the original plan and went his own way.
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Her behavior deviated significantly from what was expected of her.
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The company's profits deviated from the projected figures.
deviate Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with deviate
to behave in a way that is different from what is considered usual or expected
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His fashion sense deviates from the norm, often wearing bright colors and bold patterns.
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She deviated from the truth when she claimed she was at home all night.
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We had to deviate from the plan when we realized we were running out of time.
Origins of deviate
from Latin 'deviare', meaning 'to turn aside'
Summary: deviate in Brief
To 'deviate' [ˈdiːvieɪt] means to move away from a particular course, direction, or standard. It can refer to physical movement, as in 'The plane deviated from its flight path,' or to behavior that departs from an established norm, as in 'Her behavior deviated significantly from what was expected of her.' The phrase 'deviate from the norm' is often used to describe behavior that is unusual or unexpected.
