twist
|twist|
/twɪst/
turn or change
Etymology
'twist' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'twist,' where 'twist' meant 'a rope or cord.'
'twist' changed from the Old English word 'twist' and eventually became the modern English word 'twist'.
Initially, it meant 'a rope or cord,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'to turn' or 'unexpected change.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a form created by twisting or winding something.
The twist in the rope made it difficult to untangle.
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Noun 2
an unexpected change or development in a story or situation.
The plot twist at the end of the movie surprised everyone.
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Verb 1
to turn something in a circular motion.
She twisted the cap off the bottle.
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Verb 2
to distort or change the shape of something.
The metal bar was twisted out of shape.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40