Swerve: meaning, definitions and examples

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swerve

[ swərv ]

^{Context #1}

while driving

To change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something.

Synonyms

swerve away, swerve off course, veer

Examples of usage

He had to swerve to avoid hitting the deer.
The driver swerved to avoid the oncoming car.

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while driving

A sudden change of direction, especially by a vehicle.

Synonyms

swerve away, swerve off course, veer

Examples of usage

The swerve of the car saved them from a collision.
The cyclist made a sharp swerve to avoid the pothole.

Translations

Translations of the word "swerve" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desviar

🇮🇳 मोड़ना

🇩🇪 ausweichen

🇮🇩 membelok

🇺🇦 ухилятися

🇵🇱 skręcać

🇯🇵 避ける (さける)

🇫🇷 éviter

🇪🇸 desviar

🇹🇷 saptırmak

🇰🇷 피하다

🇸🇦 ينحرف

🇨🇿 uhnout

🇸🇰 uhnúť

🇨🇳 避开 (bìkāi)

🇸🇮 izogniti se

🇮🇸 víkja

🇰🇿 жалтару

🇬🇪 გადახვევა

🇦🇿 yayındırmaq

🇲🇽 desviar

Word origin

The word 'swerve' originated in the late 15th century from Middle English, meaning 'to turn aside.' It is derived from Old English 'sweorfan,' which means 'to rub, scour, or file.' Over time, the term evolved to refer to a sudden change in direction, especially by a vehicle, as we use it today.