Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swerve
verb
/swɜrv/
Definition
To change direction suddenly or sharply.
Examples
- The car had to swerve to avoid hitting the deer on the road.
- He swerved sharply to the left to avoid the obstacle.
- During the race, one cyclist swerved, causing a chain reaction among the others.
Meaning
When someone swerves, they quickly turn away from a straight path, often to avoid something.
Synonyms
- veer
- diverge
- turn
- shift
