Consider the following sentence:
"My hospital robe TWISTED and was wide open in the back."
In this context, does 'twisted' mean the same as 'ripped'?
No. "ripped" means that the fabric tore or split. "twisted" means that the robe wasn't hanging straight on your body.
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No. "ripped" means that the fabric tore or split. "twisted" means that the robe wasn't hanging straight on your body.