Tweet

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Pronunciation: /twit/

Definitions of tweet

noun a short message posted on the social media platform Twitter

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a tweet about the weather.

A2 She retweeted my tweet about the event.

B1 The tweet went viral and got thousands of likes.

B2 Her tweet sparked a heated debate among users.

C1 The politician's tweet caused a social media frenzy.

C2 His tweet was analyzed by experts for its impact on public opinion.

verb to post a short message on the social media platform Twitter

Example Sentences

A1 I tweet about my daily activities.

A2 She tweets inspirational quotes every morning.

B1 They tweet updates about the event on social media.

B2 He tweeted a funny meme that went viral.

C1 The politician tweeted a controversial statement that caused a stir.

C2 The celebrity's tweet sparked a heated debate among fans.

Examples of tweet in a Sentence

formal The politician posted a tweet addressing the recent policy changes.

informal I saw your tweet about the new restaurant in town!

slang Did you see that tweet blowing up on social media?

figurative Her words were like a tweet in a quiet room, causing a stir among the listeners.

Grammatical Forms of tweet

past tense

tweeted

plural

tweets

comparative

more tweet

superlative

most tweet

present tense

tweet

future tense

will tweet

perfect tense

have tweeted

continuous tense

is tweeting

singular

tweet

positive degree

tweet

infinitive

to tweet

gerund

tweeting

participle

tweeted

Origin and Evolution of tweet

First Known Use: 1525 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'tweet' originated as an onomatopoeic term imitating the sound made by birds, specifically small birds like sparrows or finches.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the sound made by birds, 'tweet' later evolved to refer to short messages or updates posted on the social media platform Twitter, which was launched in 2006. The word has since become synonymous with posting messages on social media platforms.