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spin
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- pronunciation:
- spIn
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
spins, spinning, spun |
| definition 1: |
to turn around and around rapidly, or give the sensation of rotating rapidly.
Her pinwheel was spinning in the wind.My head was spinning with excitement.
- synonyms:
- twirl, whirl
- similar words:
- revolve, roll, rotate, swirl, turn, wheel
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| definition 2: |
to cause to turn quickly on an axis or as if on an axis.
The boy was spinning a ball on his finger.He spun me around.- synonyms:
- rotate, twirl, whirl
- similar words:
- revolve, roll, swirl, turn, wheel
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| definition 3: |
to draw out, twist, and wind, or to make by doing this.
She spins her own yarn.- similar words:
- mill, twist, weave, wind
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| definition 4: |
of a spider or insect, to make (a web or cocoon) using thread that comes from the body.
The spider spun a web to catch flies.
- synonyms:
- weave
- similar words:
- make, secrete
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| definition 5: |
to form or develop (a story or tale) from the imagination.
She spun a mystery story for us.- synonyms:
- narrate, tell
- similar words:
- concoct, relate, render
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| related words: |
move, swing |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of spinning or causing something to spin.
He gave the toy a spin.- synonyms:
- turn, whirl
- similar words:
- roll
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| definition 2: |
a twirling motion or feeling.
He put spin on the ball as he threw it.- similar words:
- swirl, whirl
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| definition 3: |
a short drive or ride in an automobile, boat, or small airplane.
Let's go for a spin in my new car.- synonyms:
- drive, trip, turn
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| related words: |
drive, tumble, turn, twist |
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