twist

[twɪst]

twist Definition

• 1. to turn or bend something in a particular direction or shape
• 2. to change the meaning or context of something, often in a surprising way
• 3. a sudden change in a situation or story that surprises or confuses people

Using twist: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "twist" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She twisted her ankle while running.

• Example

  He twisted the knob to open the door.

• Example

  The director twisted the plot of the movie in an unexpected way.

• Example

  There was a twist in the story that no one saw coming.

• Example

  The politician put a new twist on an old issue.

twist Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for twist

• bend
• turn
• curve
• distort
• surprise
• warp
• surprise ending
• unexpected turn

Antonyms for twist

• straighten
• clarify
• untwist

Phrases with twist

• give something a twist

  to add a new or different element to something in order to make it more interesting or exciting

  Example

  The chef gave the classic dish a twist by adding some exotic spices.

• twist someone's arm

  to persuade or pressure someone to do something they may not want to do

  Example

  I didn't really want to go to the party, but my friend twisted my arm and convinced me to come.

• twist and turn

  to move in a winding or curving path

  Example

  The road through the mountains twisted and turned, making it difficult to drive.

Origins of twist

from Old English 'twist' meaning 'a rope'

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Summary: twist in Brief

The verb 'twist' [twɪst] means to turn or bend something, or to change the meaning or context of something in a surprising way. As a noun, it refers to a sudden change in a situation or story that surprises or confuses people. Examples include 'She twisted her ankle while running' and 'The director twisted the plot of the movie in an unexpected way.' Phrases include 'give something a twist,' 'twist someone's arm,' and 'twist and turn.'