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Twist: meaning, definitions and examples

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twist

 

[ twɪst ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

to rotate

Twist means to rotate something in a circular motion. It can also refer to turning or bending something out of its normal shape.

Synonyms

bend, rotate, spin, turn

Examples of usage

  • She twisted the doorknob to open the door.
  • The gymnast twisted her body in mid-air.
Context #2 | Noun

unexpected change

Twist can also be used to describe an unexpected change or development in a situation.

Synonyms

curve, surprise, turn

Examples of usage

  • The plot of the movie had a surprising twist at the end.
  • The sudden twist in the weather caught everyone off guard.

Translations

Translations of the word "twist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 torção

🇮🇳 मोड़

🇩🇪 Drehung

🇮🇩 puntir

🇺🇦 поворот

🇵🇱 skręt

🇯🇵 ねじれ (nejire)

🇫🇷 torsion

🇪🇸 giro

🇹🇷 bükülme

🇰🇷 비틀기 (biteulgi)

🇸🇦 التواء (iltowa')

🇨🇿 zkroucení

🇸🇰 zatočenie

🇨🇳 扭曲 (niǔqū)

🇸🇮 zasuk

🇮🇸 snúningur

🇰🇿 бұрау

🇬🇪 მოტრიალება (motrialeba)

🇦🇿 burulma

🇲🇽 giro

Etymology

The word 'twist' originated from the Old English word 'twist' or 'twistian', which meant 'to wind or spin'. It has been used in English since the 12th century. Over time, the word evolved to encompass a variety of meanings related to rotation, turning, bending, and unexpected changes.

See also: intertwist, twisted, twistedly, twister, twisting, twistingly, twists, twisty, untwist.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,037 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.