swerved

[swɜːvd]

swerved Definition

change or cause to change direction abruptly.

Using swerved: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "swerved" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The car swerved to avoid hitting the pedestrian.

  • Example

    The cyclist swerved to avoid a pothole.

  • Example

    The bus swerved off the road and crashed into a tree.

swerved Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with swerved

  • to deviate from the intended path or direction

    Example

    The plane swerved off course due to bad weather conditions.

  • to deviate from the truth or facts

    Example

    The politician swerved from the truth when asked about his involvement in the scandal.

  • to suddenly change direction and move into the path of vehicles coming from the opposite direction

    Example

    The driver lost control of the car and swerved into oncoming traffic.

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Summary: swerved in Brief

'Swerved' [swɜːvd] is a verb that means to change direction abruptly. It is often used to describe avoiding obstacles or accidents, as in 'The car swerved to avoid hitting the pedestrian.' Other phrases include 'swerve off course,' meaning to deviate from the intended path, and 'swerve from the truth,' meaning to deviate from the truth or facts.