twisted
gb/twˈɪstɪd/ us/twˈɪstɪd/
A2
Angielski
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Czasownik
A2
action
1
turned by rotating or wringing
Changed something’s shape by turning it.
Schemat użycia:
[someone] twisted [something] (around/into/through)
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes use *twisted* when they mean *switched* (changed) or *tweaked* (adjusted).
Synonimy
turned (More general; may not imply a change in shape.)
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wound (Often used for wrapping something around something else.)
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wrung (Specifically twisting to squeeze out liquid.)
Antonimy
straightened (Made it straight or returned it to a straight shape.)
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unwound (Undid a winding or wrapping motion.)
Kolokacje
twisted the cap off
|twisted the knob
|twisted the handle
|twisted his arm
|twisted the wire
|twisted the key
|twisted the towel
|twisted the lid
|twisted the dial
|twisted the fabric
Tematy
daily_life
|movement
|objects
Przykłady
- He twisted the lid until it popped open.
- She twisted the wet towel to get the water out.
- The thief twisted the key in the lock and slipped inside.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- He twisted the bottle cap.
- I twisted the towel.
adjective
B1
property
2
bent or spiral-shaped
Not straight; bent or turned around itself.
Schemat użycia:
a twisted [object]
Częsty błąd:
*Twisted* often means physically bent; it does not always mean “evil” or “strange.”
Synonimy
bent (Simple and general; not necessarily spiraled.)
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contorted (More extreme and strained-looking bending.)
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warped (Suggests bending out of shape, often by heat or pressure.)
Antonimy
straight (Not bent or curved.)
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smooth (Not irregular or misshapen.)
Kolokacje
twisted wire
|twisted rope
|twisted metal
|twisted branch
|twisted tree
|twisted roots
|twisted cable
|twisted ankle bracelet
|twisted shape
|twisted path
Tematy
daily_life
|materials
|nature
Przykłady
- The storm left twisted branches all over the yard.
- A twisted piece of wire was stuck in the tire.
- His face was twisted with pain.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The rope is twisted.
- The tree has twisted branches.
adjective
B1
state
3
injured by turning suddenly
Hurt because it turned the wrong way.
Schemat użycia:
a twisted [ankle/knee/wrist]
Częsty błąd:
A *twisted* ankle is usually a sprain; it does not necessarily mean the ankle looks bent or deformed.
Synonimy
sprained (The most precise medical everyday term.)
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wrenched (Emphasizes a sudden painful pull or strain.)
Antonimy
uninjured (Not hurt.)
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healthy (In good physical condition.)
Kolokacje
twisted ankle
|twisted knee
|twisted wrist
|badly twisted
|slightly twisted
|twisted my ankle
|twisted ligament
|twisted joint
|twisted it while running
Tematy
health
|sports
Przykłady
- I slipped on the steps and twisted my ankle.
- He’s out of the game with a twisted knee.
- She thinks she twisted her wrist when she fell.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I twisted my ankle.
- He has a twisted knee.
adjective
B2
property
4
distorted or not straightforward
Changed in a strange or confusing way.
Schemat użycia:
a twisted [version/interpretation/plot]
Częsty błąd:
Don’t use *twisted* for simple “complicated” situations unless you mean it feels distorted or messed up.
Synonimy
distorted (Focuses on being changed from the truth or original shape/meaning.)
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warped (Suggests a bent or unhealthy way of presenting something.)
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convoluted (Emphasizes complexity and difficult-to-follow structure.)
Antonimy
straightforward (Easy to understand; not complicated or misleading.)
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accurate (Faithful to the truth or original.)
Kolokacje
twisted version
|twisted interpretation
|twisted logic
|twisted narrative
|twisted plot
|twisted truth
|twisted explanation
|twisted storyline
|twisted rumor
Tematy
communication
|media
|thinking
Przykłady
- That’s a twisted version of what actually happened.
- The movie has a twisted plot with a shocking ending.
- He used twisted logic to justify his decision.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- That is a twisted story.
- The plot is twisted.
adjective
B2
property
5
unpleasantly strange or cruel
Strangely cruel or disturbing.
Schemat użycia:
a twisted [person/mind/sense of humor]
Częsty błąd:
Used about people, jokes, or ideas; avoid using it to describe someone clinically (it’s a judgmental, non-medical word).
Synonimy
disturbed (Less specific; can mean emotionally troubled without cruelty.)
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perverse (Stronger and more moral/judgmental; often about pleasure in wrongdoing.)
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sick (Informal; expresses strong disapproval or disgust.)
Antonimy
wholesome (Morally healthy and decent.)
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kind (Opposite in terms of cruelty.)
Kolokacje
twisted mind
|twisted person
|twisted sense of humor
|twisted jokes
|twisted fantasies
|twisted pleasure
|twisted obsession
|twisted behavior
Tematy
emotions
|people
|judgment
Przykłady
- The villain is portrayed as twisted and sadistic.
- I like dark comedies, but that joke was just twisted.
- She had a twisted fascination with other people’s misery.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- That joke is twisted.
- He has a twisted mind.
adjective
slang
C1
state
6
drunk or high (slang)
Very drunk or high.
Schemat użycia:
be twisted
Częsty błąd:
This is slang and can sound inappropriate in formal situations.
Synonimy
drunk (Common and neutral-informal for alcohol.)
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high (Common for drugs (sometimes also very excited).)
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wasted (Stronger slang meaning very intoxicated.)
Antonimy
sober (Not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.)
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clear-headed (Thinking normally and calmly.)
Kolokacje
get twisted
|be twisted
|twisted last night
|too twisted
|completely twisted
Tematy
social_life
|alcohol_drugs
Przykłady
- They were pretty twisted by the time the party ended.
- He showed up twisted and couldn’t focus.
- I don’t want to get twisted tonight.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- He was twisted last night.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
twisted
IPA
GB/twˈɪstɪd/
US/twˈɪstɪd/
Sylaby i akcent
twis - ted (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (twis)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: twisted
Wyrażenia
all twisted up
1/ˈɔl twˈɪstɪd ˈʌp/
fixed phrase
informal
confused or emotionally upset
Very confused or upset.
Przykłady
- Don’t get all twisted up about one bad comment online.
- She was all twisted up over what to do next.
- I got all twisted up trying to explain the situation.
don’t get it twisted
1/dˈoʊnt ɡˈɛt ˈɪt twˈɪstɪd/
idiom
informal
don’t misunderstand the situation
Don’t misunderstand.
Przykłady
- Don’t get it twisted—I’m helping you, but I’m not doing the whole project for you.
- Don’t get it twisted: we’re not friends, we’re coworkers.
- I like my job, but don’t get it twisted—I’m still looking for better opportunities.
get twisted
1/ɡˈɛt twˈɪstɪd/
fixed phrase
slang
become very drunk or high
Get very drunk or high.
Przykłady
- We got twisted after the concert and stayed up all night.
- He doesn’t want to get twisted on a weeknight anymore.
- They got twisted on cheap beer at the beach.
twisted into knots
1/twˈɪstɪd ˈɪntu nˈɑts/
idiom
made extremely anxious
Very nervous or worried.
Przykłady
- I was twisted into knots waiting for the interview results.
- She gets twisted into knots over small mistakes.
- Don’t let one exam twist you into knots.