What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sheering
Example
The boat started sheering off course due to the strong winds. [sheering: verb]
Example
The car began sheering towards the right side of the road. [sheering: present participle]
swerve
Example
The driver had to swerve to avoid hitting the deer on the road. [swerve: verb]
Example
The cyclist swerved to avoid the pothole in the road. [swerved: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Swerve is more commonly used than sheering in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between sheering and swerve?
Both sheering and swerve are relatively formal words, but swerve may be slightly less formal due to its more common usage in everyday language.
