Twist

Pronunciation: /ˈtwɪst/

Twist (verb)

  1. to turn something around in a circular motion with your hand.
  2. to change direction suddenly or repeatedly.
  3. to change the meaning of words to suit your purpose.

Examples

  • Twist the cap to open the bottle.
  • He twisted the knob to unlock the door.

Common collocations: twist the lid, twist a knob, twist and turn, twist sharply, twist the truth

Twist (noun)

  1. a sudden or surprising change in a story or situation.
  2. a shape or pattern that turns around a central point.
  3. a dance move involving turning the body or feet.

Examples

  • The story had an unexpected twist at the end.
  • There was a twist in the plot that surprised everyone.

Synonyms of Twist

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Twist

  • undoing a twist