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spin

Pronunciation: [spɪn]

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Learn how to use spin in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “movement”

(verb) to move something quickly in circles. Think about how a top spins when you twist it. You can also spin around on the ground.

Example

The child spun around happily in the park.

Example

He didn't spin the ball hard enough, so it stopped moving.

Example

Can you spin the hula hoop without dropping it?

Context: “movement”

(noun) a fast circular movement. Imagine how a dancer spins; that's what we call a spin.

Example

The figure skater performed a beautiful spin on the ice.

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Her jump didn't finish with a spin this time.

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Did you see his spin during the gymnastics routine?

Context: “storytelling”

(verb) to tell a story or describe something in a way that makes it sound more interesting or positive. Like making a boring story sound exciting.

Example

She spun an amazing tale about her trip to the mountains.

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He didn't want to spin the story; he wanted to tell it as it was.

Example

How do you usually spin your stories to make them more engaging?

Context: “storytelling”

(noun) a way of telling a story or presenting information, often to influence how people understand it. It’s like adding special details to make something sound different.

Example

The article had a positive spin that made the event look very successful.

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Her spin on the events made it seem worse than it actually was.

Example

What spin did the news give to this situation?

How to pronounce spin

Pronunciation: [spɪn]

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