Spun: meaning, definitions and examples
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spun
[ spสn ]
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:
๐ต๐น girado
- rodado
- enrolado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฎเคพเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช gedreht
๐ฎ๐ฉ diputar
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะบัััะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ obrรณcony
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ่ปขใใ
๐ซ๐ท tordu
๐ช๐ธ girado
๐น๐ท dรถnmรผล
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฏูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ otoฤenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ otoฤenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ฝฌ็
๐ธ๐ฎ obrnjeno
๐ฎ๐ธ snรบiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะนะฝะฐะปะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแ แฃแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถnmรผล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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