spin around
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Definition
- Verb:
- To revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis: To turn or rotate rapidly in a circular motion around a central point, often one's own body or a fixed spot.
Usage
- The verb "spin around" describes a rapid, continuous rotational movement. It is often used for physical actions performed by people, objects, or celestial bodies. It implies a fast, sometimes dizzying, circular motion centered on the actor itself.
Examples
- Verb:
- The dancer began to spin around on the stage, her dress flaring out.
- The child laughed as he made the toy top spin around on the floor.
- The ice skater can spin around multiple times before landing her jump.
Advanced Usage
- "to spin someone around": To cause another person to rotate quickly.
- He grabbed her hands and spun her around in joy.
Variants and Related Words
- Spin (verb): To turn or cause to turn rapidly. This is the root verb, with "around" often added for emphasis on the circular nature.
- The wheels began to spin on the icy road.
Synonyms
- Whirl: To spin around rapidly.
- Twirl: To spin quickly and lightly.
- Revolve: To move in a circle around a central point.
- Rotate: To turn around a center or axis.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Spin out: To lose control and rotate, often used for vehicles.
- The car spun out on the wet curve.
Related Idioms
- Make someone's head spin: To confuse or overwhelm someone.
- The complex instructions made my head spin.
Verb
- revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
- The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy