whirl
/wɜːl/verb
उच्चारण वर्ल
घूमना, चक्कर खाना; घुमाना, चक्कर देना
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[I, T] + adv./prep. | ~ sb/sth (+ adv./prep.)
to move, or make somebody or something move, around quickly in a circle or in a particular direction
घूमना, चक्कर खाना; घुमाना, चक्कर देना
- The dancers whirled around the stage.
- The wind whirled the dry leaves into the air.
- Leaves whirled in the strong wind outside the school.
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- The child whirled round and round until she felt dizzy.
- The dancers whirled across the floor in bright costumes.
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[I]
(of your mind or thoughts) to be confused or excited so that you cannot think clearly
(दिमाग़ का) चकरा जाना
- My head was whirling after the long exam.
- My thoughts whirled with excitement as I opened the result.
- Her mind whirled with questions after the interview.
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- His thoughts whirled as he waited for the news.
- My head whirled when I saw the huge crowd.
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[singular] ~ (of sth)
a movement of something spinning round and round
चक्कर, भँवर
- a whirl of dust
- the whirl of the fan's blades
- The whirl of the potter's wheel shaped the clay.
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- A whirl of snow rose from the mountain road.
- A whirl of colour rushed past the train window.
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[singular] ~ (of sth)
a number of activities or things happening one after another very quickly
(गतिविधियों का) सिलसिला, भागदौड़
- a whirl of parties during the festive season
- the social whirl of the city
- Her first week in Delhi was a whirl of meetings and new faces.
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- The whirl of wedding preparations left no time to rest.
- After the result, there was a whirl of phone calls and congratulations.
Synonyms round flurry merry-go-round bustle
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[singular]
a state of confusion
उलझन, असमंजस
- My thoughts were in a whirl.
- The festival week was a whirl of lights, sweets and visiting relatives.
- Her mind was in a whirl after hearing the news.
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- The sudden change left him in a whirl.
- I was in such a whirl that I forgot my own address.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
whirl (verb) + adverb
As an intransitive verb, whirl means to spin round and round, with round or around often added.
अकर्मक verb के रूप में whirl का अर्थ चक्कर काटना है, प्रायः round या around के साथ।
- The leaves whirled in the wind.
- The dancer whirled around the stage.
whirl sb / sth + along / away
As a transitive verb, it moves someone quickly in a circle.
सकर्मक verb के रूप में यह किसी को तेज़ी से चक्कर में घुमाता है।
- The storm whirled the tents away.
- He whirled his partner across the floor.
my head is whirling
When thoughts whirl, the mind is confused or excited.
जब विचार whirl करते हैं, तब मन उलझा या उत्साहित होता है।
- Her head whirled after the long lecture.
a whirl of sth / give sth a whirl
Whirl as a noun means a spinning movement or a busy period; give it a whirl means try.
Noun के रूप में whirl का अर्थ चक्कर या व्यस्त अवधि है; 'give it a whirl' का अर्थ आज़माना है।
- The wedding week was a whirl of parties.
- Why not give the new course a whirl?
whirl vs swirl
Whirl is fast and often violent; swirl is a smoother, flowing circular movement of liquid, smoke or cloth.
Whirl तेज़ और प्रायः उग्र होता है; swirl तरल, धुएँ या कपड़े की अधिक कोमल, बहती गोलाकार गति है।
- Smoke swirled gently upward, while the dust whirled wildly.
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whirl + adverb
aroundroundpastawayupward
- Dust whirled around the car.
a whirl of + noun
dustactivitycoloureventsemotions
- The festival was a whirl of colour.
things that whirl
leavesdustdancerssnowthoughts
- Dancers whirled around the hall.
give it a whirl
givehavetake
- I'll give the quiz a whirl.
whirl + in / into
in the windin circlesinto the air
- The kite whirled in circles before it fell.
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- Leaves whirled in the air before they fell.
पत्ते गिरने से पहले हवा में चक्कर काटते रहे।
- My mind was in a whirl after the interview.
साक्षात्कार के बाद मेरा मन उलझन में था।
- Radhika's week was a whirl of exams and visits.
राधिका का सप्ताह परीक्षाओं और मुलाकातों की भागदौड़ से भरा था।
- The dervish whirled until he almost fell.
दरवेश तब तक घूमता रहा जब तक वह लगभग गिर नहीं गया।
- Let's give the new game a whirl at the picnic.
चलिए, पिकनिक में नया खेल आज़माते हैं।
- The skirt whirled out as she turned around.
मुड़ते ही उसका घाघरा गोल घूम गया।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
All three mean turning, but whirl is fast and wild, spin is steady, twirl is light.
तीनों का अर्थ घूमना है, पर whirl तेज़ और अनियंत्रित, spin स्थिर, twirl हल्का है।
To turn lightly and gracefully, or to twist.
हल्के और सुंदर ढंग से घूमना, या मरोड़ना।
- She twirled her dupatta.
¶Idioms 1
give sth a whirl
to try something to see if you like it or can do it
(कोई काम) करके देखना, आज़माना
- I've never played chess, but I'll give it a whirl.
- Why not give the new app a whirl?