ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 00216 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
deviate
v.
US/ˈdiːvieɪt/
UK/ˈdiːvieɪt/
CSAT Frequency27/100
TOEIC Frequency31/100
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Meanings of deviate
1verb
To depart from an established course, standard, or expected pattern.
The pilot had to deviate from the planned route due to weather.
The pilot had to deviate from the planned route due to weather.
He rarely deviates from his daily routine.
He rarely deviates from his daily routine.
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Derivatives of deviate
deviation
deviation (noun)
There was a significant deviation from the original plan.
There was a significant deviation from the original plan.
deviant
deviant (adjective)
The study examined deviant behavior among teenagers.
The study examined deviant behavior among teenagers.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of deviate
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Common Phrases with deviate
deviate fromdeviate from
deviate slightlydeviate slightly
standard deviationstandard deviation
deviate from the normdeviate from the norm
significantly deviatesignificantly deviate
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Practice Question: deviate
Choose the best word for the blank
The final results ___ significantly from the initial predictions.
- A deviate
- B deviated
- C deviation
- D deviating
Answer: B) deviated — the past tense is needed to describe a completed result.