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Meaning of swerved
The primary meaning of the word "swerved" is to change direction suddenly.
Etymology of swerved
The word "swerved" originates from the Old Norse word "sverfa", which means "to turn" or "to bend", and is related to the Old English word "sweorfan", which means "to turn" or "to curve".
The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe a sudden change in direction, often in a nautical or military context.
Synonyms
Definitions
- The past tense of the verb "swerve", which means to change direction suddenly, typically to avoid something or because of a loss of control.
- * To turn or change direction abruptly, often in a sudden or uncontrolled manner.
Usage Examples
- The car swerved to avoid the pedestrian, but ended up crashing into a lamppost.
- * The cyclist swerved to avoid a pothole and lost control of his bike.
- * The ship swerved off course due to a strong gust of wind.