Cool MateWhirling
UK //ˈwɜːlɪŋ//US //ˈwɜr.lɪŋ//
Definition
To spin rapidly in circles.
In simple words: spinning around quickly
Examples
- The leaves were whirling in the autumn wind.
- She felt as if she was whirling away from reality.
- The dancer was whirling gracefully across the stage.
- Children were whirling around on the playground.
- The storm made the debris whirling through the air.
Usage notes
Use 'whirling' when describing fast spinning movements. It can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
Grammar pattern
whirling + object
Memory hint
Think of a whirlpool spinning around quickly.
Collocations
- whirling dervish
- whirling winds
- whirling motions
Synonyms
- spinning
- twirling
- rotating
- revolving
- gyrating
Antonyms
- standing still
- stopping
- calm
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'twirling' - 'whirling' implies faster motion
- Incorrect tense usage - ensure correct verb form according to context
- Using 'whirling' in non-physical contexts without clarification