Spiral

Synonyms of spiral

• coil
• twist
• whirl

Antonyms of spiral

• direct
• straight
• linear

Collocations of spiral

downward spiral

Frequency: 90 %

After losing his job, he went into a downward spiral of depression.

spiral staircase

Frequency: 80 %

The old castle had a beautiful spiral staircase leading up to the tower.

spiral galaxy

Frequency: 70 %

The astronomers observed a spiral galaxy through their telescope.

spiral notebook

Frequency: 60 %

She jotted down her thoughts in a spiral notebook.

spiral pattern

Frequency: 50 %

The artist created a beautiful spiral pattern on the canvas.

Idiomatic Expressions for spiral

• Phrase: Spiral into debt
  Meaning: To gradually accumulate more and more debt.
  Usage: Without a steady income, she began to spiral into debt, relying on credit cards to cover her expenses.