Swerved: meaning, definitions and examples
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swerved
[ swษrvd ]
vehicle movement
To swerve means to change direction suddenly, especially while driving a vehicle. It is often done to avoid an obstacle or to make a sharp turn. The action typically implies a quick and sometimes unexpected movement.
Synonyms
change course, divert, turn, veer.
Examples of usage
- The car swerved to avoid a pedestrian.
- He swerved sharply to the left to dodge the oncoming truck.
- She swerved off the road to avoid hitting the deer.
- The cyclist swerved to miss the pothole.
Translations
Translations of the word "swerved" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desviou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคกเคผ เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช ausgewichen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menghindar
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะผัะฝะธะฒ ะฝะฐะฟััะผะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ zjechaล
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉviรฉ
๐ช๐ธ se desviรณ
๐น๐ท saptฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น์ผ๊ฐ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุญุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ uhnul
๐ธ๐ฐ odboฤil
๐จ๐ณ ๅ็ฆป
๐ธ๐ฎ zavil
๐ฎ๐ธ sneri
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑััะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถnmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ se desviรณ
Etymology
The word 'swerve' comes from Middle English 'swerfen', which means 'to turn aside'. Its roots can be traced back to Old English 'sweorfan', meaning 'to cut' or 'to scrape off'. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify a sudden change in direction, often associated with vehicles. The term has been used in literature and everyday language for centuries, capturing the moment of quick movement that implies both grace and urgency. This evolution reflects the dynamics of travel and transport in human culture, highlighting our need to navigate obstacles in various environments.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,926, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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