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Twist the lid to open the jar.
What does Twist mean?
to turn or bend around.
Dictionary definition
To twist means to turn, bend, or wind something around; a twist can also be a turn, bend, or surprising change.
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Twist in a sentence
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The path had a sharp twist near the old tree.
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The mystery story ended with a clever twist that changed how readers understood the clues.
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What does twist mean?
Twist means to turn or bend around
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to twist?
Turn is close in meaning when describing movement around a point
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: ____ the lid to open the jar.
Twist best completes the sentence.
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Partverb, noun.
MeaningTwist means to turn or bend around.
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Synonyms
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Opposite words
straightenUse when making something straight.
untwistUse when undoing a twist.
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Word family
Twist word family
Base word
twist
verb
twist
To turn, bend, or wind around.
verb
twists
Turns or bends around.
adjective
twisted
Bent, turned, or wound around.
verb
twisting
Turning or bending now.
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Hint for students
To twist means to turn something around or bend it into a different shape.
Common mix-up
Twist is not the same as pull. Twisting usually uses a turning motion.
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Write one sentence that shows twist without using the word twist. Model sentence: He turned the cap around and around until it came loose. Clue words: turned, around and around, came loose Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show turning or bending something?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Twist the lid to open the jar." Why does twist fit better than tap?
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