Meaning of the word swerved in English

What does swerved mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

swerved

US /swɜrvd/
UK /swɜːvd/

Verb

turned aside abruptly from a straight line or course

Example:
The car swerved to avoid the pedestrian.
He swerved sharply to the left.
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