swerved

[US]/swɜːvd/
[UK]/swɜrvd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.(to) change direction; to change purpose

Phrases & Collocations

swerved sharply

swerved quickly

swerved left

swerved right

swerved away

swerved around

swerved suddenly

swerved off

swerved back

swerved dangerously

Example Sentences

the car swerved to avoid hitting a deer.

she swerved left to dodge the oncoming traffic.

the cyclist swerved sharply to avoid a pothole.

he swerved at the last moment to miss the obstacle.

the bus swerved to the right to make the turn.

she swerved her head to see what was happening behind her.

the truck swerved dangerously on the icy road.

he swerved away from the crowd to avoid being recognized.

the dog swerved suddenly, chasing after a squirrel.

she swerved her car to avoid a collision.

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