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twisting

|twist/ing|

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/ˈtwɪstɪŋ/

(twist)

turn or change

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
twisttwiststwisterstwiststwistedtwistedtwisting
Etymology
Etymology Information

'twist' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'twist,' where 'twist' meant 'a division or separation.'

Historical Evolution

'twist' changed from the Old English word 'twist' and eventually became the modern English word 'twist.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a division or separation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to turn or bend something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'twist'.

She was twisting the rope into a knot.

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Adjective 1

having a winding or spiral form.

The twisting path led us through the forest.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41