deviate

Meaning

To depart from an established course or normal pattern.

to depart from an established course; to differ

To depart from an established course or norm.

Example Sentences

He tends to deviate from the original plan.

The path deviates from the main road here.

He decided to deviate from the original plan.

Example Expressions

deviate from the norm

Synonyms

diverge, stray, vary, differ, depart, veer, digress

Entry 1

diverge, stray

Entry 2

diverge, stray, vary, differ

Entry 3

stray, diverge, depart, veer, digress

Antonyms

conform, follow, adhere, comply

Entry 1

conform, follow

Entry 2

conform, follow, adhere, comply

Entry 3

conform, follow, adhere

Collocations

deviate from path, deviate from plan, deviate significantly, deviate slightly, deviate from norm, deviate from, deviate course, deviate path

Entry 2

deviate from path, deviate from plan, deviate significantly, deviate slightly, deviate from norm

Entry 3

deviate from, deviate course, deviate slightly, deviate path