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whirled

/wɜːld/

Meanings
  • Verb

    Moved or caused to move rapidly in a circular motion.

    - "The fan whirled around, creating a cool breeze."
    - "The dancer whirled across the floor."
  • Verb

    Caused to move in a whirling motion.

    - "The leaves were whirled up by the wind."
    - "The tornado whirled through the town."
  • Noun

    A noisy, confused, or chaotic situation.

    - "The party got out of hand and turned into a whirled."
    - "The traffic was a complete whirled."

Synonyms

planet , circle , Earth , Sol III , globe
Rhymes
Words rhyming with whirled
world , twirled , swirled , curled
Variants
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whirl , whirled , whirler , whirlers , whirling , whirls
Etymology
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Old English hyrlan, from hyrlan, to turn, twist; related to hurl.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'whirled' is related to the Old English word 'hyrlan', which means 'to turn' or 'to twist'.

  2. The word 'whirled' is often used to describe a chaotic or confusing situation.

  3. The word 'whirled' can also be used to describe a fast-paced, energetic rhythm in music.


Related Concepts
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  1. Circular motion: Whirled is related to circular motion, as it describes an object or situation moving in a circle.

  2. Spinning: Whirled is also related to spinning, as it describes an object or situation that is moving rapidly in a circular motion.


Culture
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In literature, 'whirled' is often used to describe a chaotic or confusing situation. In music, it can be used as a metaphor for a fast-paced, energetic rhythm.

How to Memorize "whirled"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a fan or a top spinning rapidly in a circle. Visualize the object or situation moving in a circular motion.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'whirled' with the image of a spinning top or a whirlpool.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Whirled = World In Rapid, Looping Edges' to remember the meaning of the word.


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