gyre
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //dʒaɪər//
KK: /dʒaɪər/
intransitive verb
Definition
To spin or move in a circular or spiral motion.
Example
The leaves began to gyre in the wind, creating a beautiful dance.
Tense Forms
Past: gyred
Past Participle: gyred
Conversation
Have you ever seen leaves gyre in the wind?
Yeah, it's really beautiful to watch them spin around.
I love how they seem to dance when they gyre like that.
Absolutely! It makes me feel so relaxed just seeing it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
whirl
spin
twirl
Antonyms
settle
calm
stabilize
noun
Definition
A circular or spiral movement or shape, often used to describe ocean currents or whirlpools.
Example
The leaves danced in the gyre created by the wind.
Conversation
Have you ever noticed the way the leaves gyre in the wind?
Yeah, it looks so beautiful when they swirl around like that.
I love watching them dance in those little gyres on a sunny day.
Root Explanation
Gyre originates from the Old English word 'gyrdan', meaning to encircle or to turn. It describes a circular or spiral motion, often used in a poetic or metaphorical sense.
Memory Tip
Picture something that 'turns' or 'encircles' — that's why gyre refers to a circular motion.
Visually Confused Words
gyrose
gyrate