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- Dictionaryswerve/swəːv/
verb
- 1. change or cause to change direction abruptly: "a lorry swerved across her path"
noun
- 1. an abrupt change of direction: "do not make sudden swerves, particularly around parked vehicles"
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The meaning of SWERVE is to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate. How to use swerve in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Swerve.
SWERVE definition: 1. to change direction, especially suddenly: 2. If you do not swerve from a principle or certain…. Learn more.
swerve - turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right"
Swerve refers to a sudden veering off, perhaps not as sharp as a turn, but more a bending of your path. Think of the trajectory as an arc or curve, and remember that swerve rhymes with curve.
SWERVE meaning: 1. to change direction, especially suddenly: 2. If you do not swerve from a principle or certain…. Learn more.
If a vehicle or other moving thing swerves or if you swerve it, it suddenly changes direction, often in order to avoid hitting something. Drivers coming in the opposite direction swerved to avoid the crash.
A complete guide to the word "SWERVE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
Swerve definition: to turn aside abruptly in movement or direction; deviate suddenly from the straight or direct course.. See examples of SWERVE used in a sentence.
To wander from any line prescribed, or from a rule or duty; to depart from what is established by law, duty, custom, or the like; to deviate. To bend; to incline. The act or degree of swerving. Old English sweorfan, compare Dutch zwerven. Drivers swerve or brace for the impact, but never hit the dog.
SWERVE definition: to change direction suddenly, especially when you are driving a vehicle: . Learn more.
