B2verbsportscience
US/spɪn/
UK/spɪn/
to turn around and around quickly, or to make something do this
In context
The washing machine spins the clothes to remove most of the water.
At the end of the song, the dancers spin around on one foot.
After the long flight, my head was spinning and I needed to sit down.
Words that go with spin
verb + adverb
- spin aroundChildren love to spin around until they feel dizzy.
- spin quicklyThe blades spin quickly when you switch on the fan.
- spin fastThe wheel spins fast when the engine starts.
verb + noun
- spin a coinLet's spin a coin to decide who goes first.
- spin a wheelPlayers spin a wheel to win prizes.
verb + preposition
- spin out of controlCars can easily spin out of control on wet roads.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The wheel spinned very fast.Correct: The wheel spun very fast.