Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whirl
verb
/wɜːrl/
Definition
to move rapidly around and around
Examples
- She watched the leaves whirl in the autumn breeze.
- The dancer seemed to whirl effortlessly across the stage.
- His mind began to whirl with all the new information he had learned.
Meaning
Whirl refers to the action of spinning or rotating quickly, often creating a circular movement. It can describe physical movement, as well as metaphorical concepts such as thoughts or emotions spinning out of control.
Synonyms
- spin
- rotate
- twirl
- twist
- revolve
