twists
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/twɪsts/
(twist)
turn or change
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 coil something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sudden change in a story or situation that you do not expect.
The movie had an unexpected twist at the end.
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Verb 1
to turn something, especially repeatedly, or to turn or wrap one thing around another.
She twists the cap off the bottle.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45