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swerve vs turning

turning vs swerve

swerve and turning both are nouns.

swerve is a verb but turning is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swerve Yes No Yes No
turning Yes No No No
As nouns, turning is a hypernym of swerve; that is, turning is a word with a broader meaning than swerve:
  • swerve: the act of turning aside suddenly
  • turning: the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
Other hypernyms of swerve include turn.
As nouns, turning is a hypernym of swerve; that is, turning is a word with a broader meaning than swerve:
  • swerve: an erratic deflection from an intended course
  • turning: a movement in a new direction
Other hypernyms of swerve include turn.
swerve (noun) turning (noun)
the act of turning aside suddenly the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
an erratic deflection from an intended course act of changing in practice or custom
the activity of shaping something on a lathe
the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe
a movement in a new direction
a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe
swerve (verb) turning (verb)
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
Difference between swerve and turning

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