Definitions
- Describing a line or shape that is not straight but has a smooth bend or arc. - Referring to an object or surface that is not flat but has a rounded or arched shape. - Talking about a road, path, or river that follows a winding or meandering course.
- Describing the action of bending or making a curve. - Referring to a road, path, or river that is in the process of following a winding or meandering course. - Talking about a line or shape that is in the process of becoming curved.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a bend or arc in a line or shape.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a winding or meandering course.
- 3Both words can be used as adjectives or verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Action: Curved describes a line or shape that has already been bent, while curving describes the action of bending or making a curve.
- 2State: Curved describes a fixed state, while curving describes a continuous action.
- 3Usage: Curved is more commonly used as an adjective, while curving is more commonly used as a verb.
- 4Focus: Curved emphasizes the end result, while curving emphasizes the process or action.
Remember this!
Curved and curving are synonyms that both refer to a bend or arc in a line or shape. However, curved is a past tense verb or adjective that describes a line or shape that has already been bent, while curving is a present participle or gerund that describes the action of bending or making a curve. Curved emphasizes the end result, while curving emphasizes the process or action.
