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awhirl

a·whirl
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-hwurl, uh-wurl]
    • /əˈʰwɜrl, əˈwɜrl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-hwurl, uh-wurl]
    • /əˈʰwɜrl, əˈwɜrl/

Definitions of awhirl word

  • adverb awhirl in a whirling, confused state 3
  • adjective awhirl rotating rapidly; spinning; whirling (usually used predicatively): dancers awhirl to the strains of a lively waltz. 1
  • noun awhirl Whirling. 1

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Origin of awhirl

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; a-1 + whirl

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Parts of speech for Awhirl

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

awhirl popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

awhirl usage trend in Literature

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