What is another word for revolving?

Common synonyms for revolving include orb, rotate, roll, goaround, orbit.

What is the opposite of revolving?

Antonyms of revolving include static, still, fixed, immobile, stationary.

Synonyms for

Revolving

Verb / ri:ˈvɑ:lvɪŋ / Another word for revolving — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

moving in a circular motion around a central point

Synonyms & similar words

orb rotate roll goaround orbit revolve rotating spinning circling whirling turning rolling twirling swiveling gyrating pivoting rotatory circumvolving vortexing reeling orbiting wheeling gyrating

Synonyms by register

Formal

rotating circulating wheeling orbiting

Informal

spinning twirling whirling

Literary

gyrating turning circling

Antonyms

static still fixed immobile stationary unmoving

Common collocations

revolving door
revolving around
revolving credit
revolving loan
revolving stage
revolving fund
revolving around the sun

Word family

noun revolution

verb revolve

adjective revolving

adverb revolvingly

Usage note

Often used to describe something that turns on an axis or center. 'Revolving door' is a common idiom for a system where people or things move in and out frequently.