swerving Meaning & Definition
What Does Swerving Mean?
As an adjective, swerving means Variable, unsteady. It is also used to mean This term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}. As a noun, it means An unpredictable change of direction. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of swerve.
Swerving: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | swerve and veering |
| Plural | swervings |
| Comparative / superlative | more swerving, most swerving |
Swerving Definition (Adjective)
- Variable, unsteady.
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Swerving as a Noun
- An unpredictable change of direction.
The swervings of the stolen car.
Swerving as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of swerve
Verb
- To stray; to wander; to rove.
- To go out of a straight line; to deflect.
- To wander from any line prescribed, or from a rule or duty; to depart from what is established by law, duty, custom, or the like; to deviate.
- To bend; to incline.
- To climb or move upward by winding or turning.
- To turn aside or deviate to avoid impact.
- Of a projectile, to travel in a curved line
- To drive in the trajectory of another vehicle to stop it, to cut off.
Adjective
- (humourous) Variable, unsteady.
Synonyms of Swerving
Swerving synonyms and antonyms →Swerving in a Sentence
The swervings of the stolen car.
Word Forms & Grammar
swerving (comparative more swerving, superlative most swerving)
swerving (plural swervings)
swerving
Words That Rhyme With Swerving
Origin of Swerving
From swerve + -ing.
Common Questions About Swerving
Is swerving an adjective or a noun?
Swerving is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for swerving?
You can replace swerving with words such as swerve and veering. See the full list of swerving synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of swerving?
The plural of swerving is swervings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of swerving?
The comparative form is more swerving and the superlative form is most swerving.