swerve (Meaning)
swerve (n)
the act of turning aside suddenly
an erratic deflection from an intended course
swerve (v)
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
Synonyms & Antonyms of swerve
swerve Sentence Examples
- The car swerved dangerously to avoid the pedestrian crossing the street.
- The cyclist had to swerve sharply to prevent a collision with the oncoming vehicle.
- The driver lost control of the car and it swerved into a ditch.
- The plane had to swerve to avoid a flock of birds flying overhead.
- The skier swerved down the slope, carving an elegant arc through the snow.
- The quarterback swerved and dodged the oncoming defenders.
- The snake swerved through the grass, its scales shimmering in the sunlight.
- The politician had to swerve from their previous position to appease their constituents.
- The conversation swerved unexpectedly into a discussion of metaphysics.
- The ship swerved to port, avoiding the oncoming storm.
FAQs About the word swerve
the act of turning aside suddenly, an erratic deflection from an intended course, turn sharply; change direction abruptly
veer, zag, cut, bend, break, circle, wander, sweep, yaw, sheer
straighten,straighten,,
The car swerved dangerously to avoid the pedestrian crossing the street.
The cyclist had to swerve sharply to prevent a collision with the oncoming vehicle.
The driver lost control of the car and it swerved into a ditch.
The plane had to swerve to avoid a flock of birds flying overhead.
