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turn vs twist

twist vs turn

turn and twist both are nouns.

turn and twist both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
turn Yes No Yes No
twist Yes No Yes No
As nouns, turn and twist are synonyms defined as:
  • turn and twist: turning or twisting around (in place)
As nouns, turn and twist are synonyms defined as:
  • turn and twist: an unforeseen development
Other synonyms of turn include turn of events.
As nouns, turn and twist are synonyms defined as:
  • turn and twist: a circular segment of a curve
Other synonyms of turn include bend, crook.
As verbs, turn and twist are synonyms defined as:
  • turn and twist: twist suddenly so as to sprain
Other synonyms of turn include rick, sprain, wrench, wrick.
As verbs, turn and twist are synonyms defined as:
  • turn and twist: cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
Other synonyms of turn include bend, deform, flex.
As verbs, twist is a hyponym of turn; that is, twist is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than turn:
  • turn: to change orientation or direction
  • twist: turn in the opposite direction
Other hyponyms of turn include flip, flip over, turn over, turn on a dime, roll, turn over, roll over, swing about, swing around, turn around, flip, toss, port, face, turn off, turn away, gee, about-face, caracole, corner, overturn, tip over, tump over, turn over, bend, curve, cut, sheer, slew, slue, swerve, trend, veer, deflect, bend, deflect, turn away, avert, turn away, rotate, splay, spread out, turn out, circumvolve, rotate, pivot, swivel, coil, gyrate, spiral, corkscrew, spiral, deviate, divert, pronate.
turn (noun) twist (noun)
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s
the act of turning away or in the opposite direction any clever maneuver
taking a short walk out and back the act of rotating rapidly
a favor for someone turning or twisting around (in place)
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession the act of winding or twisting
turning or twisting around (in place) a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
a short performance that is part of a longer program an interpretation of a text or action
a movement in a new direction an unforeseen development
an unforeseen development a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
a circular segment of a curve a jerky pulling movement
(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) a circular segment of a curve
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
turn (verb) twist (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain twist suddenly so as to sprain
change to the contrary form into twists
go sour or spoil practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become turn in the opposite direction
undergo a transformation or a change of position or action form into a spiral shape
change color cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
become officially one year older twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
direct at someone do the twist
shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel extend in curves and turns
let (something) fall or spill from a container
alter the functioning or setting of
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
to change orientation or direction
cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
cause to move around or rotate
pass to the other side of
move around an axis or a center
to send or let go
cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
get by buying and selling
accomplish by rotating
undergo a change or development
cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics
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