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TURN

(noun, verb)

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There are 38 meanings of the word Turn.

How to pronounce turn:

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Turn - as a noun

A circular segment of a curve

Example: "A bend in the road"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bend7crook11twist8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
curve10curved shape
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

Example: "He took a turn to the right"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turning8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change of course
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession

Example: "It is my turn"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
play9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An unforeseen development

Example: "Events suddenly took an awkward turn"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turn of eventstwist8

A movement in a new direction

Example: "The turning of the wind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turning8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motion8movement15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of turning away or in the opposite direction

Example: "He made an abrupt turn away from her"

Turning or twisting around (in place)

Example: "With a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
twist8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rotary motionrotation8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

Example: "It's my go"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go3spell7tour4

(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bout6round6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
division12part6section9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A short performance that is part of a longer program

Example: "He did his act three times every evening"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
act5bit5number10routine7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
performance20public presentation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A favor for someone

Example: "He did me a good turn"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
good turn

Taking a short walk out and back

Example: "We took a turn in the park"

Turn - as a verb

Undergo a transformation or a change of position or action

Example: "We turned from socialism to capitalism"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
change state
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
arouse6awake12awaken13come alive
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Undergo a change or development

Example: "The water turned into ice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
become12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
metamorphose21transform14transmute11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to move around or rotate

Example: "Turn a key"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pass to the other side of

Example: "Turn the corner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
move around

Pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

Example: "The weather turned nasty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grow8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Let (something) fall or spill from a container

Example: "Turn the flour onto a plate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
release7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
channel12channelise15channelize24transfer11transmit10transport11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move around an axis or a center

Example: "The wheels are turning"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to move around a center so as to show another side of

Example: "Turn a page of a book"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turn over
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To send or let go

Example: "They turned away the crowd at the gate of the governor's mansion"

To break and turn over earth especially with a plow

Example: "Farmer jones plowed his east field last week"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plough12plow9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
till4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel

Example: "Turn the legs of the table"

Change color

Example: "In vermont, the leaves turn early"

Twist suddenly so as to sprain

Example: "Wrench one's ankle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rick10sprain8twist8wrench14wrick14

Cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics

Example: "The princess turned the frog into a prince by kissing him"

Accomplish by rotating

Example: "Turn a somersault"

Get by buying and selling

Example: "The company turned a good profit after a year"

Cause to move along an axis or into a new direction

Example: "Turn your face to the wall"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something

Example: "The pedophile turned to boys for satisfaction"

Cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form

Example: "Bend the rod"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bend7deform12flex14twist8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change formchange shapedeform12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Alter the functioning or setting of

Example: "Turn the dial to 10"

Direct at someone

Example: "She turned a smile on me"

Have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to

Example: "She called on her representative to help her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
call on

Go sour or spoil

Example: "The milk has soured"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ferment12sour4work11

Become officially one year older

Example: "She is turning 50 this year"

Example Sentences

"He took a wrong turn and got lost in the city."
"It's your turn to do the dishes."
"The car made a sharp turn to avoid hitting the pedestrian."
"I need a 180-degree turn in my life."
"She waited for her turn patiently."
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Word Game Points

Is TURN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, turn is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TURN has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is TURN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, turn is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TURN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is TURN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, turn is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TURN has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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