curve

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curve

The road curves gently through the green hills.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A line that deviates from straightness in a smooth, continuous way: A "curve" is a line that is not straight, having a gradual bend without angles.
    • A curved shape or form: The property of being curved or having a rounded shape.
    • A graphic representation of data: A line on a graph connecting points that represent values.
    • A type of pitched ball in baseball: A pitch thrown with spin, causing its path to bend as it approaches the batter.

  2. Verb:

    • To bend or cause to bend in a smooth, arching line: To form or make something into a curve.
    • To follow or have a curved path: To extend or move in a direction that is not straight.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The artist drew a perfect curve on the canvas.
    • There is a sharp curve in the road ahead.
    • The graph shows a steep upward curve in sales.
    • The pitcher threw a nasty curve that the batter missed.

  • Verb:

    • The river curves gently through the valley.
    • She curved the wire into a heart shape.
    • The old tree's branches curve toward the ground.
Advanced Usage

  • "To throw someone a curve (ball)": To surprise someone with an unexpected problem or question.

    • The interviewer threw me a curve with a question about ancient history.

  • "Ahead of/behind the curve": Being more/less advanced than current trends or standards.

    • Their technology is ahead of the curve.
    • The company is behind the curve in adopting new software.
Variants and Related Words
  • Curved (adj): Having the shape of a curve; bent.
    • The bridge has a curved arch.
  • Curvature (n): The degree to which something is curved.
    • The curvature of the lens is precise.
  • Curvy (adj): Having many curves; often used to describe a shape or road.
    • She drove carefully on the curvy mountain road.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Arc, bend, arch, turn, bow.
  • Verb: Bend, arc, arch, wind, twist.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Curve around: To follow a path that bends around something.
    • The hiking trail curves around the lake.
Related Idioms
  • "To learn curve": The rate of learning a new skill.
    • The job has a steep learning curve, but you'll master it.
curve

The road curves gently through the green hills.

Noun
  1. curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
  2. the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
  3. a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
  4. a line on a graph representing data
  5. the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
Verb
  1. form a curl, curve, or kink
    • the cigar smoke curled up at the ceiling
  2. bend or cause to bend
    • He crooked his index finger
    • the road curved sharply
  3. form an arch or curve
    • her back arches
    • her hips curve nicely
  4. extend in curves and turns
    • The road winds around the lake
    • the path twisted through the forest
  5. turn sharply; change direction abruptly
    • The car cut to the left at the intersection
    • The motorbike veered to the right

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