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spinning

Pronunciation: [ˈspɪnɪŋ]

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

Context: “motion”

(verb) to turn around quickly in circles or to twist something around. Imagine a person twirling like a top or when you twist a piece of string into a coil.

Example

The dancer was spinning gracefully on the stage.

Example

He didn't spin the ball fast enough, so it fell to the ground.

Example

Can you spin around without getting dizzy?

Context: “activity”

(noun) the action or process of turning around in circles. You might see this when people are having fun and moving quickly in a circle.

Example

The spinning at the fair was so much fun!

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The spinning of the ride made some people feel sick.

Example

Why is spinning so popular at amusement parks?

Context: “creation”

(verb) to make thread or yarn by twisting fibers together. This is how we create materials for clothing, like how a spider weaves its web.

Example

She is spinning wool into yarn this afternoon.

Example

He could not spin the materials correctly for his project.

Example

What kind of thread are you spinning for your craft?

Context: “exercise”

(noun) a type of indoor cycling workout. In a class, people ride stationary bikes to music and get exercise together.

Example

I really enjoyed the spinning class at the gym yesterday.

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I didn't like the spinning class because it was too hard for me.

Example

Do you want to join me for a spinning class later?

How to pronounce spinning

Pronunciation: [ˈspɪnɪŋ]

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