unswervingly

swerve

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [swurv]
- /swɜrv/
- /ʌnˈswɜːvɪŋlɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [swurv]
- /swɜrv/

Definitions of unswervingly word

verb without object unswervingly to turn aside abruptly in movement or direction; deviate suddenly from the straight or direct course. 1
verb with object unswervingly to cause to turn aside: Nothing could swerve him. 1
noun unswervingly an act of swerving; turning aside. 1
adverb unswervingly in a constant and unswerving manner 0
adverb unswervingly Without deviation; not swerving. 0

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Origin of unswervingly

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English swerven (v.); Old English sweorfan to rub, file; cognate with Dutch zwerven to rove, Old High German swerban, Old Norse sverfa to file, Gothic afswairban to wipe off

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Parts of speech for Unswervingly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unswervingly

unswervingly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

unswervingly usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unswervingly

adv unswervingly

directly — in a direct line, way, or manner; straight: The path leads directly to the lake.

adverb unswervingly

beeline — the most direct route between two places (esp in the phrase make a beeline for)
fair — free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge.
flush — a hand or set of cards all of one suit. Compare royal flush, straight flush.
indomitably — that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable: an indomitable warrior.
wholeheartedly — fully or completely sincere, enthusiastic, energetic, etc.; hearty; earnest: a wholehearted attempt to comply.

All 6 Synonyms of unswervingly

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