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spiral vs vortex
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| spiralnoun/ˈspaɪ.rəl/ | Meaning a shape that winds round and round, or a situation that gets worse or bigger quickly | Goes with downward spiral | Example The country was caught in a downward spiral of debt and unemployment. |
| vortexnoun/ˈvɔːr.teks/ | Meaning a mass of air or water that spins very fast and pulls things into its center | Goes with polar vortex | Example A polar vortex brought freezing air deep into North America. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The tornado formed a swirling of dust and debris.