s'écarter

Definitions of s'écarter
  1. verb
    move or draw apart
    synonyms: se séparer
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    antonyms:
    confluer, converger
    move or draw together at a certain location
    types:
    bifurquer, se diviser
    divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork
    bifurquer, se séparer
    divide into two branches
    type of:
    bouger, changer de position
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  2. verb
    turn aside; turn away from
    synonyms: détourner, dévier, réfléchir
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    type of:
    tourner
    change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
  3. verb
    wander from a direct course or at random
    synonyms: dériver, flotter, s'égarer, être transporté
    bourlinguer, dériver, errer, flotter, se promener, vagabonder, être transporté
    move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
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    type of:
    aller, se déplacer, se mouvoir
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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