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Curve
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Simple meaning
What does Curve mean?
A curve is a smooth bend.
Dictionary definition
a smooth bending line or shape; as a verb, to bend smoothly.
Example sentences
Curve in a sentence
easy
The road had a sharp curve.
medium
She drew a curve across the page.
hard
The graph showed a rising curve as the temperature increased.
Synonyms
Words like Curve
bendA change in direction that is not straight.
arcA curved line or shape.
Antonyms
Opposite words
straight lineA line without a curve.
angleA sharp corner, not a smooth curve.
Word family
Curve word family
Base word
curve
noun
curve
A smooth bend.
noun
curves
More than one curve.
adjective
curved
Having a smooth bend.
verb
curving
Bending smoothly now.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does curve mean?
A curve is a smooth bending line or shape.
Practice 2
Which phrase is an antonym of curve?
A straight line does not bend, while a curve does.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses curve correctly?
A path can follow a curved shape around something.
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