Pronunciation: /twɪst/
noun a sudden change in a story or situation
A1 I like to add a twist of lemon to my water for extra flavor.
A2 The movie had a surprising twist at the end that I didn't see coming.
B1 The plot of the novel had many twists and turns that kept me engaged.
B2 She put a twist in her hair to create a unique hairstyle for the party.
C1 The artist's latest sculpture has a modern twist on a classic design.
C2 The chef's innovative twist on traditional dishes has made his restaurant famous.
verb to distort or change the meaning of something
A1 She twisted the cap off the bottle.
A2 He twisted his ankle while playing soccer.
B1 The movie had a surprising twist at the end.
B2 The author twisted the facts to fit his narrative.
C1 The politician twisted the truth to gain votes.
C2 The artist's interpretation of the painting added a unique twist to the original artwork.
adjective having a spiral or coiled shape
A1 The twist ending of the movie surprised everyone.
A2 She added a twist of lemon to her water for extra flavor.
B1 The recipe called for a twist of black pepper at the end.
B2 The new manager brought a fresh twist to the company's marketing strategy.
C1 The artist's unique twist on traditional painting techniques garnered critical acclaim.
C2 The novel's intricate plot twists kept readers guessing until the very end.
adverb in a twisted or spiral manner
A1 She twisted her ankle while running.
A2 He twisted the lid off the jar with ease.
B1 The plot of the movie took a surprising twist at the end.
B2 The artist twisted the wire into intricate shapes to create a sculpture.
C1 The politician's words were twisted by the media to fit their agenda.
C2 The author's writing style has a unique twist that sets it apart from other novels.
formal The detective uncovered a surprising twist in the case that changed everything.
informal I didn't see that plot twist coming in the movie!
slang She added a fun twist to the recipe by using different spices.
figurative Life has a way of throwing unexpected twists and turns our way.
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