Cool MateMeaning of Spin
In simple words: To turn around quickly.
Spin in a sentence
- The dancer can spin effortlessly on her toes.
- During the game, he made the wheel spin quickly.
- The politician tried to spin the story to make himself look better.
- She used a spinning wheel to spin wool into yarn.
- His head began to spin after hearing the shocking news.
- They decided to spin the narrative from a positive perspective.
- The car's tires spin when it loses traction on the wet road.
- She likes to spin around in circles when she’s happy.
How to use Spin
Use 'spin' in a physical context, like spinning an object. Don't use it metaphorically in very formal situations.
Grammar pattern
spin + object
Memory hint
Think of a spinning top — it spins around and around!
Related words
Collocations with Spin
Common mistakes with Spin
- Confused with 'spun' as a past tense too early.
- Using 'spin' without an object in a sentence improperly.
- Mixing up 'spin' with 'twirl' in contexts.
Spin appears in
Spin in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يدور, يلف
يدور بسرعة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ঘূর্ণন, ঘোরানো
তাড়াতাড়ি গোল হয়ে ঘোরা।
- GermanDeutsch
drehen, schleudern
Sich schnell drehen.
- SpanishEspañol
Girar, Dar vueltas
Dar vueltas rápido.
- Persianفارسی
چرخیدن، چرخاندن
تند چرخیدن.
- FrenchFrançais
Tourner, Faire tourner
Tourner rapidement sur soi-même.
- Hindiहिन्दी
घूमना, घुमाना
तेज़ी से घूमना।
- ItalianItaliano
Girare, Far girare
Girare molto in fretta.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Girar, Rodar
Girar ou rodar bem rápido.
- RussianРусский
Крутиться, вращаться
Быстро крутиться.
- Urduاردو
گھومنا، چکر کھانا
جلدی سے گھومنا۔
- Chinese中文
旋转, 讲故事
快速地转圈。
More words like Spin
- Rotate
- Turn
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not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Spin
What does Spin mean?
To turn around quickly.
What is the definition of Spin?
to turn round and round quickly; to make something do this
How do you use Spin in a sentence?
The dancer can spin effortlessly on her toes.
Can you give another example of Spin?
During the game, he made the wheel spin quickly.
What are synonyms for Spin?
Common alternatives include twirl, rotate, turn, revolve, whirl.
What is the opposite of Spin?
Opposite meanings include stop, halt.
What words go with Spin?
It commonly pairs with fast, quickly, rapidly, begin to, start to, make somebody’s head spin, spin like a top, spin on its axis, fast, quickly, rapidly, begin to, start to, make somebody’s head spin, spin like a top, spin on its axis.
What are common mistakes when using Spin?
Confused with 'spun' as a past tense too early. Using 'spin' without an object in a sentence improperly. Mixing up 'spin' with 'twirl' in contexts.
How do you pronounce Spin?
US: /["/spɪn/","/spɪnz/","/spʌn/","/ˈspɪnɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/spɪn/","/spɪnz/","/spʌn/","/ˈspɪnɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Spin?
Use 'spin' in a physical context, like spinning an object. Don't use it metaphorically in very formal situations.
What CEFR level is Spin?
"Spin" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.