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The road had a sharp curve.
What does Curve mean?
A curve is a smooth bend.
Dictionary definition
a smooth bending line or shape; as a verb, to bend smoothly.
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Curve in a sentence
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She drew a curve across the page.
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The graph showed a rising curve as the temperature increased.
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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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WordCurve.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningCurve means A curve is a smooth bend.
ExampleExample: The road had a sharp curve.
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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.
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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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Hint for students
A curve is a smooth bend.
Common mix-up
Curve is not the same as straight line. Curve means a curve is a smooth bend.
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Read this model sentence: She drew a curve across the page. Clue words: drew, across, page. Underline clue words that show why curve fits instead of straight line. Now write one new sentence that shows curve without using the word curve. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show curve?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "She drew a curve across the page." Why does curve fit better than straight line?
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