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revolve vs spin

spin vs revolve

revolve is not a noun while spin is a noun.

revolve and spin both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
revolve No No Yes No
spin Yes No Yes No
As verbs, spin is a hyponym of revolve; that is, spin is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than revolve:
  • revolve: turn on or around an axis or a center
  • spin: revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
Other hyponyms of revolve include drive in, screw, screw, wheel, wheel around, gyrate, reel, spin around, whirl, swirl, twiddle, twirl, whirl.
revolve (noun) spin (noun)
the act of rotating rapidly
a short drive in a car
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)
revolve (verb) spin (verb)
turn on or around an axis or a center prolong or extend
move in an orbit twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis 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 revolve and spin

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