What does TWIST mean?

Heres the definition of "twist" in an easy-to-understand dictionary style: Twist Part of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definition:

As a noun, "twist" means a forceful or sudden change of direction or orientation. As a verb, it means to rotate or turn something forcefully or suddenly.

Pronunciations:

US: /twɪst/

UK: /twɪst/

Origin and Usage:

The word "twist" comes from the Old English word "twist" which means "a rope or cord". It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. "Twist" is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts, including physical movements, emotions, and even plot twists in stories.

Synonyms:

As a noun: turn, bend, curve, kink, loop

As a verb: rotate, turn, spin, wind, contort

Related Words:

Wrist, waist, twirl, twine, twain

Example Sentences:

As a noun:

• The twist in the path was unexpected.
• He gave the bottle cap a twist and it came off easily.
• Her words put a new twist on the situation.

As a verb:

• She twisted the cap off the bottle.
• He twisted his ankle while playing soccer.
• The author twisted the story in a surprising way.