Abweichen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abweichen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to deviate", "to diverge" or "to differ".

Essential properties of "abweichen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abweichen
Simple past: wich ab
Participle: abgewichen

irregularseparableintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "abweichen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To deviate from a standard or path"

Definition: "To deviate or depart from an established direction, norm, or pattern."
Translation(s): to deviate, to diverge, to differ, to depart
Synonym(s): abweichen von, sich entfernen von, ausweichen
Antonym(s): einhalten, folgen
Related word(s): Abweichung, abweichend

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Zug musste aufgrund von Bauarbeiten von seiner normalen Route abweichen.The train had to deviate from its normal route due to construction work.
Wir können nicht vom Plan abweichen, ohne die Genehmigung des Chefs.We cannot deviate from the plan without the boss's approval.
Die Ergebnisse weichen stark von unseren Erwartungen ab.The results differ significantly from our expectations.

2.) "To differ or be distinct"

Definition: "To differ or be distinct from something or someone in characteristics or qualities."
Translation(s): differ, deviate, diverge, vary
Synonym(s): sich unterscheiden, differieren, variieren
Antonym(s): gleichen, ähneln
Related word(s): Unterschied, Differenz

📝 Some usage examples:

Seine Meinung weicht deutlich von der der anderen ab.His opinion clearly differs from that of the others.
Die neue Version weicht nur geringfügig vom Original ab.The new version deviates only slightly from the original.
Ihre Aussage weicht von der Wahrheit ab.Her statement deviates from the truth.

3.) "To soften (in cooking)"

Definition: "In cooking, to soften something by heat or moisture."
Translation(s): soak, soften
Synonym(s): erweichen, aufweichen
Related word(s): Abweichung, Weich

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Butter muss vor dem Backen abgeweicht werden.The butter must be softened before baking.
Lassen Sie die getrockneten Bohnen abweichen.Let the dried beans soak.
Um die Textur zu verbessern, sollten Sie die Nüsse vorher abweichen.To improve the texture, you should soak the nuts beforehand.

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