noun
swerving
Swerving (noun) means a sudden or repeated change of direction. Example: “The swerving of the truck ahead made her nervous.”
noun
1
A sudden or repeated change of direction.
"The swervings of the stolen car."
"The swerving of the truck ahead made her nervous."
adj
1
Changing direction unpredictably; unsteady.
"The swerving cyclist nearly clipped a parked car."
How to use swerving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something moving with sudden, unsteady changes in direction.
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Word forms
- Plural
- swervings
- Comparative
- more swerving
- Superlative
- most swerving
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What does “swerving” mean?
The word “swerving” means a sudden or repeated change of direction. In plain terms, describes something moving with sudden, unsteady changes in direction.
How do you use “swerving” in a sentence?
Here is “swerving” used in a sentence: “The swerving of the truck ahead made her nervous.”
What part of speech is “swerving”?
Depending on how it is used, “swerving” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “swerving” have?
“Swerving” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sudden or repeated change of direction.
