swerve

verb
UK: /swɜːv/
US: /swɝːv/

  1. To change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something.

    1. The car swerved to avoid a dog.
    2. She swerved sharply to avoid a pothole and nearly hit the curb on the road.

  2. To turn aside or deviate from a straight course.

    1. The path swerved around the tree.
    2. His argument swerved from the main topic into a discussion about politics.

Synonyms

veer turn deviate diverge deflect bend shift swerve
swerve noun

  1. A sudden change in direction.

    1. The car made a sudden swerve.
    2. With a quick swerve, the cyclist avoided the pedestrian in the crosswalk.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "swerve" in English means: To change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something., To turn aside or deviate from a straight course..

The phonetic transcription of "swerve" is /swɜːv/ in British English and /swɝːv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "swerve": veer, turn, deviate, diverge, deflect, bend, shift, swerve.

Example usage of "swerve": "The car swerved to avoid a dog.". More examples on the page.