Curve
Pronunciation: /ˈkɜːrv/
Curve (noun)
- a line that is not straight, bending smoothly.
- a line on a graph showing how something changes.
- a part of a road that turns in a different direction.
Examples
- The artist drew a perfect curve on the canvas.
- The curve of the river was visible from the hill.
Common collocations: gentle curve, sharp curve, learning curve, demand curve, dangerous curve
Curve (verb)
- to bend or move in a smooth, rounded way.
Examples
- The road curves gently through the countryside.
- The path curves around the lake.