curve — a line that bends smoothly and continuously
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a line that bends smoothly and continuously
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɜːrv/
Korean meaning: 부드럽게 휘어진 선이나 모양
Korean pronunciation: **커**브
Example Sentences
- My diet plan hit a curve when I discovered the new donut shop.
- The river curves gently through the valley.
- His smile curved into a mischievous grin.
curve
NOUN//kɜːrv//
a line that bends smoothly and continuously
💡 Concept
The mountain road forms a sharp curve along the cliffside at sunset.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/kɜːrv/
🇬🇧 UK/kɜːv/
🌳Etymology
Rootcurv
Origin
From Latin 'curvus' meaning 'bent' or 'curved'. The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe anything that bends smoothly without angles.
🎵Rhyme
servenervereserveobserve
serve
nerve
reserve
observe
🔗Collocations
sharp curve
learning curve
curve ball
grade on a curve
gentle curve
curve ahead
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My diet plan hit a curve when I discovered the new donut shop.”
“The river curves gently through the valley.”
“His smile curved into a mischievous grin.”
“The test was so hard that even with the curve, I barely passed.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
bendarcbowturntwist
Antonyms
straight linestraighten
Related
curvaturecurvedcurvyarcspiral
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