twitched

Meanings

• Verb

  1. To move or jerk involuntarily and intermittently.

• Verb

  2. To make a slight, sudden movement or twitch (often used in the past tense to describe a single, unexpected movement)

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with twitched
hitched , bitched , witched

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. twitch (en) : a sudden, involuntary movement
   

2. twitch (en) : a thin, flexible rod or wire
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. twitch (en) : a sudden, involuntary movement
   

2. twitch (en) : a thin, flexible rod or wire
   

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Variants

List of all variants of twitched that leads to same result
twitch , twitched , twitcher , twitchers , twitches , twitching

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Forms

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twitched (past tense), twitching (present participle), twitches (third person singular present)

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meaning 'to touch lightly' or 'to feel with the tip of the finger', twitch eventually developed the meaning 'to move suddenly and involuntarily'. The Old English word for 'twitch' was 'twican'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded human twitch lasted for 10 hours and 31 minutes.

2. Twitching is a common symptom of various neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease and Tourette's syndrome.

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Related Concepts

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1. tic: A type of repetitive, involuntary movement, similar to a twitch, but usually more frequent and longer-lasting.

2. spasm: A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles.

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Culture

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In literature, twitch is often used to describe a nervous or anxious reaction. In art, twitching or jerky movements are sometimes used to convey emotion or tension. Twitch has also been used as a name for various characters and entities in literature and popular culture.

How to Memorize "twitched"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a muscle twitching or jerking suddenly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'twitch' with the sensation of a sudden, involuntary movement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Twitch and Twist' to remember the meaning of the word.

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