Twig: meaning, definitions and examples
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twig
[ twษชษก ]
small branch
A twig is a small, thin branch of a tree or bush.
Synonyms
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twig |
Refers to a small, thin branch from a tree or bush, often used in everyday language when talking about something fragile or easily breakable.
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branchlet |
Used in more technical or botanical contexts to describe a small branch that stems off the main branch of a tree or shrub.
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sprig |
Often refers to a small stem with leaves or flowers, commonly used when speaking about herbs, plants, or decorations.
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stick |
A general term for a small piece of wood, commonly used in everyday speech, can also imply something used as a tool or for support.
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Examples of usage
- The bird built its nest using twigs from the nearby trees.
- She picked up a twig and used it to stir the fire.
to understand
To twig means to suddenly understand or realize something.
Synonyms
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twig |
This is a British informal term used when you suddenly understand something after not understanding it initially. Often used in conversational contexts.
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comprehend |
This word is formal and is used when you understand something fully and completely, often in academic or deep thought contexts.
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grasp |
This word is used when you are actively trying to understand or manage a concept. It often implies effort and can relate to practical or abstract ideas.
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realize |
This word is used when you come to understand something suddenly or the truth of a situation dawns on you. It can be used in many contexts, both personal and general.
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Examples of usage
- I finally twigged what she was trying to say.
- After a moment, he twigged that he had been tricked.
Translations
Translations of the word "twig" in other languages:
๐ต๐น galho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคนเคจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Zweig
๐ฎ๐ฉ ranting
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะปะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ gaลฤ zka
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐๆ (koeda)
๐ซ๐ท brindille
๐ช๐ธ ramita
๐น๐ท dal
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ง (gaji)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุตู ุตุบูุฑ (ghusn saghir)
๐จ๐ฟ vฤtviฤka
๐ธ๐ฐ vetviฤka
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๆ (xiวozhฤซ)
๐ธ๐ฎ vejica
๐ฎ๐ธ kvistur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑัะฐาัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ budaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ ramita
Etymology
The word 'twig' originated from Old English 'twigge' which meant a small branch or shoot. It has been used in the English language for centuries to refer to small branches or sticks, and in more recent times, it has also been used figuratively to mean to understand or realize something suddenly.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,978, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 15977 quartered
- 15978 twig
- 15979 synchronized
- 15980 surpassing
- 15981 seductive
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