Meaning of the word swerve in English
What does swerve mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
swerve
US /swɝːv/
UK /swɝːv/
Verb
1.
change or cause to change direction abruptly
Example:
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The car swerved to avoid the pedestrian.
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He had to swerve sharply to miss the deer.
Noun
1.
an abrupt change of direction
Example:
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The sudden swerve of the bus made everyone gasp.
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He made a quick swerve to avoid the pothole.
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