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twisted

|twist-ed|

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/ˈtwɪstɪd/

(twist)

turn or change

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
twisttwiststwisterstwiststwistedtwistedtwisting
Etymology
Etymology Information

'twist' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'twist,' where 'twist' meant 'a rope or cord.'

Historical Evolution

'twist' changed from the Old English word 'twist' and eventually became the modern English word 'twist.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a rope or cord,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to turn or bend something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'twist'.

She twisted her ankle while running.

Synonyms

turnedbent

Antonyms

straightenedaligned

Adjective 1

having been turned or bent out of shape.

The tree had a twisted trunk.

Synonyms

contorteddistorted

Antonyms

straightaligned

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Idioms

twist someone's arm

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45