Curves Meaning in English
word · lemma: curve
/ˈkɝvz/
KURVZ
/kˈɜːvz/
KURVZ
Definition
Curves are smooth, bending lines or shapes that are not straight. The word can also refer to the rounded shape of a person's body.
Usage & Nuances
'Curves' is often used to describe lines in math, roads, or the human body (especially in a positive way about someone's figure). Common phrases: 'sharp curves,' 'dangerous curves,' 'a road with many curves.' In fashion or compliments, 'curves' is always plural.
Spanish: curvasPortuguese (BR): curvasPortuguese (PT): curvasChinese (Simplified): 弯曲 - 曲线Chinese (Traditional): 彎曲 - 曲線Hindi: मोड़ - वक्रArabic: منحنياتBengali: বক্ররেখা - বাঁকRussian: изгибы - кривыеJapanese: 曲線 - カーブVietnamese: đường congKorean: 곡선 - 곡선미 (몸매)Turkish: eğriler - kıvrımlarUrdu: خمیدگیاںIndonesian: kelokan - lekukan - lengkungan
Example Sentences
The road has many sharp curves.
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She drew two beautiful curves on her paper.
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Math students learn about different curves.
basic
Her dress shows off her curves beautifully.
natural
Be careful! The road gets tricky in those curves.
natural
Artists love drawing natural curves to make their work look real.
natural