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Synonyms & Similar Words
rotate
turn
revolve
twirl
whirl
swirl
circle
pivot
wheel
reel
gyrate
swivel
swing
flip
toss
hurl
fling
sling
cast
throw
pitch
spin around
spin out
spin off
spin off
spin out of control
twirl around
whirl around
eddy
swirl around
circle around
turn around
revolve around
rotate around
gyrate around
swivel around
Meaning of Spin
The primary meaning of the word "Spin" is to turn or cause something to turn rapidly around a central point.
Definitions
- To turn or cause something to turn rapidly around a central point
- To produce or create something, such as a story or idea
- To present or interpret something in a particular way, often to influence people's opinions or beliefs
- In physics, to rotate or cause something to rotate around a central axis
- In textiles, to draw out and twist fibers to create yarn or thread
Etymology of Spin
The word "Spin" originates from Old English "spinnan", which is also related to the Old Norse "spinnra" and the Dutch "spinnen", all of which are derived from the Proto-Germanic "spinniz" and the Proto-Indo-European "spe-" meaning "to stretch" or "to pull"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe the act of turning or rotating something, and its meanings have expanded over time to include various figurative and scientific senses
Example Uses
- The top began to spin rapidly when it was released
- She spun a fascinating tale of adventure and bravery
- The company will spin off its subsidiary into a separate business
- The cyclist had to spin her wheels to maintain her speed uphill
- The politician's advisors helped her spin the story to her advantage