CEFR B1

revolving

verb

Meaning

Moving in a circular or spiral path; turning around a central point or axis.

Examples

The planets are revolving around the star.
The Ferris wheel was revolving slowly, offering views of the city.

Synonyms: turning, rotating, spinning, orbiting

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revolving (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvɒlvɪŋ/

Definition

Moving in a circular or spiral path; turning around a central point or axis.

Examples

The planets are revolving around the star.
The Ferris wheel was revolving slowly, offering views of the city.
He watched the water revolving down the drain.

How to Use revolving

revolve around (prepositional phrase): To have as the central or most important feature. — "The entire plot of the movie revolves around a lost treasure."

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