Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
digress
verb
/daɪˈɡrɛs/
Definition
To deviate or wander away from the main topic or subject in speech or writing.
Examples
- During the lecture, the professor began to digress, sharing a personal story that was unrelated to the topic.
- She often digresses in her conversations, making it hard to follow what she’s really trying to say.
Meaning
When someone digresses, they stray from the main point they were discussing or writing about.
Synonyms
- stray
- deviate
- drift
- veer
