verb
twist
twihst
verb
1
To turn or bend something, often forcefully, so it becomes distorted or wound.
"He twisted the cap off the bottle."
"She twisted her ankle stepping off the curb."
2
To distort the meaning of something said or written.
"The reporter twisted his words to make a better headline."
noun
1
An unexpected turn or development in a story or situation.
"The movie's final twist caught everyone off guard."
How to Use Twist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo turn or bend something out of its normal shape, or an unexpected turn in a story.
Common pairings
plot twist
twist your ankle
twist the truth
Word Forms
twisted past tense, twists singular
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Etymology
From Old English twist, related to an old Germanic root for "two," describing something formed by winding two strands together.