swerving
Definition
Noun: 1. A sudden change of direction or course; the act of veering or turning aside abruptly. - This refers specifically to a quick, often evasive, lateral movement away from a straight or intended path.
Usage
The word "swerving" is used to describe an abrupt, deliberate turning motion, typically to avoid an obstacle or hazard. It implies a sharp, uncontrolled, or reactive change in direction.
Examples
- Noun:
- The driver's quick swerving prevented a collision with the deer.
- The cyclist's sudden swerving on the wet road caused him to lose balance.
Advanced Usage
- "a swerving from": This construction can be used to indicate a deviation from a principle, norm, or expected course of action, though this is a more figurative use.
- The politician's latest statement was seen as a swerving from his previous commitments.
Variants and Related Words
- Swerve (verb): To change direction abruptly.
- The car had to swerve to miss the pothole.
- Swerved (verb, past tense): The past action of turning aside suddenly.
- The truck swerved across two lanes.
Synonyms
- Veering: Changing direction, especially suddenly or sharply.
- Dodging: Making a quick, sudden movement to avoid something.
- Deviation: A departure from a standard or planned path.
Antonyms
- Staying the course: Continuing steadily on the same path.
- Proceeding straight: Moving ahead without changing direction.
Related Phrases
- Swerve to avoid: A common phrase describing the purpose of the action.
- She had to swerve to avoid the child who ran into the street.
Noun
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the act of turning aside suddenly
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