Turn, Twist, Spin
These words mean rotation. However, there is some difference in their meaning. Let's see what the difference is.
Turn
Turn means to move or make something move around a central point. To turn
something means to bend or curve it to a particular point. You turn a key or
knob to open a lock.
- She slowly turn the door.
Twist
Twist means to bend or turn something into an unusual shape.
Twist the wire to form a circle.
- Goons twisted girl arms behind her back.
Spin
Spin means to turn round and round quickly. If soemthing spins or if we
spin it , it turns quickly around central point.
The wheel is spinning around after hitting the ground.
The Earth spins on it axis once a day.
What is the difference between turn, twist, and spin ?
Turn implies rotating or changing direction often very
smoothly. It is used for general rotation that can be of any speed, slow or
fast, and rotation can be full or half.
Twist implies rotate, bend or turn something forcefully or unevenly
that cause deformation. Twist is used to mean turn into a shape that is not
normal or natural.
Spin implies rotation around a central point. It implies fast and
repetitive rotation, often full rotation not half.
In a nutshell
Speed
Force
Shape change
Turn Slow or Fast
Soft
No
Twist Slow and uneven
Hard/Forceful
Yes often
Spin Fast
Smooth
No change
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