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twist vs turn

turn vs twist

twist and turn both are nouns.

twist and turn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
twist Yes No Yes No
turn Yes No Yes No
As nouns, twist and turn are synonyms defined as:
  • twist and turn: turning or twisting around (in place)
As nouns, twist and turn are synonyms defined as:
  • twist and turn: an unforeseen development
Other synonyms of twist include turn of events.
As nouns, twist and turn are synonyms defined as:
  • twist and turn: a circular segment of a curve
Other synonyms of twist include bend, crook.
As verbs, twist and turn are synonyms defined as:
  • twist and turn: twist suddenly so as to sprain
Other synonyms of twist include rick, sprain, wrench, wrick.
As verbs, turn is a hypernym of twist; that is, turn is a word with a broader meaning than twist:
  • twist: turn in the opposite direction
  • turn: to change orientation or direction
As verbs, twist and turn are synonyms defined as:
  • twist and turn: cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
Other synonyms of twist include bend, deform, flex.
twist (noun) turn (noun)
social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
any clever maneuver the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
the act of rotating rapidly taking a short walk out and back
turning or twisting around (in place) a favor for someone
the act of winding or twisting (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair turning or twisting around (in place)
an interpretation of a text or action a short performance that is part of a longer program
an unforeseen development a movement in a new direction
a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself an unforeseen development
a jerky pulling movement a circular segment of a curve
a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
a circular segment of a curve a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
twist (verb) turn (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain twist suddenly so as to sprain
form into twists change to the contrary
practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive go sour or spoil
turn in the opposite direction pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
form into a spiral shape undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form change color
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates become officially one year older
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
do the twist direct at someone
extend in curves and turns shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
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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