revolution vs spin

spin vs revolution

revolution and spin both are nouns.

revolution is not a verb while spin is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
revolution	Yes	No	No	No
spin	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, spin is a hyponym of revolution; that is, spin is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than revolution:

revolution: a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
spin: a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

Other hyponyms of revolution include clockwise rotation, dextrorotation, counterclockwise rotation, levorotation, axial motion, axial rotation, roll, orbital motion, orbital rotation.

revolution (noun)	spin (noun)
the overthrow of a government by those who are governed	the act of rotating rapidly
a single complete turn (axial or orbital)	a short drive in a car
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving	rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
	a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
	a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

revolution (verb)	spin (verb)
	prolong or extend
	twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
	work natural fibers into a thread
	form a web by making a thread
	make up a story
	stream in jets, of liquids
	revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
	cause to spin

Difference between revolution and spin

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