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swerve

noun verb

The act of turning aside suddenly

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
WE
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

swɜː(ɹ)v

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Definitions

noun

  1. The act of turning aside suddenly

noun

  1. An erratic deflection from an intended course

verb

  1. Turn sharply; change direction abruptly

    “The car cut to the left at the intersection”

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Example Sentences

The car cut to the left at the intersection
The motorbike veered to the right

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