curves
Definitions
Noun
- The trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
- A line on a graph representing data
- A pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
- The property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
- Curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
Verb
- Turn sharply; change direction abruptly
- Extend in curves and turns
- Form an arch or curve
- Bend or cause to bend
- Form a curl, curve, or kink
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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "curves".
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "curves".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | courses | 2 | 61 |
| 2 | curve | 1 | 45 |
| 3 | cure | 1 | 28 |
| 4 | surveys | 2 | 12 |
| 5 | curved | 1 | 7 |
| 6 | cures | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | curses | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | cues | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | purves | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | craves | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | carves | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | secures | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | scarves | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | purveys | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | curries | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | currens | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | curless | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | curlers | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | curfews | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | cravens | 2 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "curves" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | curves and | 1 | 3 |
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "curves" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | familiar curves | 3 | 2 |
Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "curves" in the same piece of text.
Results:
Term
Definitions: 10
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 4
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 1
Words that Precede: 1
Statistically Associated: 3
Consonant Matches: 2
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Weekend Closure Planned for U.S. 101 Bayshore Freeway (Hospital Curve) August 21-24
Aug 10, 2026 California Department of Transportation | Caltrans (.gov)
Aug 10, 2026 California Department of Transportation | Caltrans (.gov)
Coca-Cola Bottles Have Had Their Famous Curves for More Than 100 Years-Here's the Clever Reason Why
Sep 21, 2026 Kansas City Star
Sep 21, 2026 Kansas City Star
Lava Virat Curve is here with the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC and a 6,000 mAh battery
Sep 21, 2026 GSMArena.com
Sep 21, 2026 GSMArena.com

