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current vs twist

twist vs current

current and twist both are nouns.

current is an adjective but twist is not an adjective.

current is not a verb while twist is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
current Yes Yes No No
twist Yes No Yes No
As nouns, twist is a hyponym of current; that is, twist is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than current:
  • current: a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes)
  • twist: a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
Other hyponyms of current include tidal current, tidal flow, rip current, riptide, undercurrent, undertide, torrent, violent stream, eddy, maelstrom, vortex, whirlpool, ocean current.
current (noun) twist (noun)
a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes) social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s
dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas any clever maneuver
a flow of electricity through a conductor the act of rotating rapidly
turning or twisting around (in place)
the act of winding or twisting
a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
an interpretation of a text or action
an unforeseen development
a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
a jerky pulling movement
a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
a circular segment of a curve
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
current (adjective) twist (adjective)
occurring in or belonging to the present time
current (verb) twist (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain
form into twists
practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
turn in the opposite direction
form into a spiral shape
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
do the twist
extend in curves and turns
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