In this article we will understand what a "vortex" is. With the help of an explanatory dictionary, we will indicate the interpretation of this speech unit. It has several meanings that are important to know. We will also point out some suitable synonyms that you can use depending on the context.
Defining lexical meaning
Whirlwind is a noun. It belongs to the male gender. Using an explanatory dictionary, we determine its meaning:
- Circular wind movement. "A strong whirlwind swooped in so unexpectedly, it raised dust and powdered our eyes. The straw was blown away by a whirlwind."
- Swift and circular dance movement. Usually refers to the w altz. "In the whirlwind of the dance, I forgot all my worries. The whirlwind of the w altz was so fast that I could hardly keep up."
- Particles of dust or small objects lifted by the force of the wind and spinning in a column. "The snow whirlwind is especially dangerous in the evening and at night, it knocks travelers off the path. Because of the sandy whirlwind, there was poor visibility, the transport did not go."
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The rapid development of events, the course of something. "A whirlwind of bad thoughts raged in my head, which did not allow me to sleep at night. We were in such a terrifying whirlwind of events that it was impossible to maintain clarity of mind."
Synonym selection
Now we can find a synonym for the word "vortex". Please note that this noun should be replaced deliberately, given the context:
- Circulation.
- Hurricane.
- Rotation.
- Twisting.
- Wind.
- Cyclone.
- Tornado.
- Buran.
- Wind Gate.
- Wrap.
Please note that these synonyms have a similar meaning, but in some situations they are inappropriate. If the "whirlwind" is a rapid movement in a dance, then it is not recommended to use the listed synonyms, because they can distort the meaning of the statement. That is, you should not blindly select the first word that comes across, but analyze the specific context, choose the most appropriate option.
