curve

noun
UK: /kɜːv/
US: /kɝːv/

  1. A line that bends continuously without angles.

    1. The road has a sharp curve ahead so slow down for the curve.
    2. The architect designed the building with a gentle curve to complement the landscape and emphasize the curve.

  2. A bend in a road, river, or other feature.

    1. Be careful driving around that curve, because it's dangerous curve.
    2. The river follows a winding curve through the valley, creating a scenic curve that is popular with tourists.

  3. A graphical representation of a relationship or trend.

    1. The curve shows the increase in sales, see curve on chart.
    2. The data plotted on the curve revealed a significant correlation between the two variables, highlighting an unexpected curve.

Synonyms

bend turn arc loop deviation deflection
curve verb

  1. To bend or move in a curved line.

    1. The road curves to the left so follow curve.
    2. The path curves gently through the woods, inviting visitors to explore the meandering curve.

  2. To form something into a curve.

    1. She curved the wire into a circle so make curve.
    2. The artist carefully curved the clay to create a delicate sculpture and perfect curve.
curve adjective

  1. Not straight; bent.

    1. The road is curve, so drive slowly at curve.
    2. The curved design of the building is aesthetically pleasing, as it makes curve.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "curve" in English means: A line that bends continuously without angles., A bend in a road, river, or other feature., A graphical representation of a relationship or trend..

The phonetic transcription of "curve" is /kɜːv/ in British English and /kɝːv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "curve": bend, turn, arc, loop, deviation, deflection.

Example usage of "curve": "The road has a sharp curve ahead so slow down for the curve.". More examples on the page.