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swerve
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- pronunciation:
- swuhrv
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
swerves, swerving, swerved |
| definition 1: |
to change direction suddenly; turn quickly; veer.
The car swerved to avoid the child.- synonyms:
- bend, veer
- similar words:
- deviate, dodge, shift, swing, tack, turn, twist, weave, wheel, wrench
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| definition 2: |
to cause to turn or change direction quickly.
She swerved the car off the road.- similar words:
- deviate, divert, dodge, spin, tack, turn, wheel, wrench
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| related words: |
divert, lurch, shift, turn |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an act of suddenly changing direction; quick turn.
His swerve prevented an accident.- similar words:
- turn, twist
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| related words: |
turn, twist |
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| derivation: |
swerver (n.) |
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