Spun: meaning, definitions and examples

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spun

 

[ spสŒn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Spun is the past tense of spin, which means to rotate or revolve around an axis. It can also refer to producing thread or yarn by twisting fibers together. In a more abstract sense, it can describe shaping a narrative or story.

Synonyms

revolved, rotated, swirled, twirled.

Examples of usage

  • She spun the wheel to see where it would land.
  • He spun a tale of adventure that captivated the audience.
  • The child spun around joyfully in the playground.

Translations

Translations of the word "spun" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น girado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเคฎเคพเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gedreht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diputar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะบั€ัƒั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obrรณcony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ž่ปขใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tordu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ girado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถnmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํšŒ์ „ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otoฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otoฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—‹่ฝฌ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obrnjeno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนะฝะฐะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ แƒฃแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถnmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ girado

Etymology

The word 'spun' originates from Old English 'spinnan', which means to spin or to twist. It has cognates in several Germanic languages, such as Old Norse 'spinna' and Middle Dutch 'spinnen', both of which carry the same meaning. The transformation of the word into its past tense form 'spun' follows the strong verb pattern typical of English, where vowels change when moving to different tenses. Over time, the term has diversified in its usage, now encompassing not just physical rotation but also metaphorical applications, such as spinning a story or concept. This evolution reflects the flexibility of language and how words can grow to embody new ideas while retaining their core meanings.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,751 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.