English dictionary
turn
/t/[@]/rn/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a circular segment of a curve
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the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
ExamplesHe took a turn to the right.
Synonyms turningSource: WordNet 3.0
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(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
ExamplesIt is my turn.
Synonyms playSource: WordNet 3.0
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an unforeseen development
ExamplesEvents suddenly took an awkward turn.
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a movement in a new direction
ExamplesThe turning of the wind.
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the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
ExamplesHe made an abrupt turn away from her.
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turning or twisting around (in place)
Synonyms twistSource: WordNet 3.0
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a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
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(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
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a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
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a favor for someone
ExamplesHe did me a good turn.
Synonyms good turnSource: WordNet 3.0
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taking a short walk out and back
ExamplesWe took a turn in the park.
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The act of turning; movement or motion about, or as if about, a center or axis; revolution; as, the <i>turn</i> of a wheel.
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verb
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change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
ExamplesTurn towards me.
The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face.
She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs.
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undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
ExamplesWe turned from Socialism to Capitalism.
The people turned against the President when he stole the election.
Synonyms change stateSource: WordNet 3.0
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undergo a change or development
ExamplesThe water turned into ice.
He turned traitor.
Synonyms becomeSource: WordNet 3.0
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cause to move around or rotate
ExamplesTurn a key.
Turn your palm this way.
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change to the contrary
ExamplesThe tides turned against him.
Public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern.
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pass to the other side of
ExamplesTurn the corner.
Synonyms move aroundSource: WordNet 3.0
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pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
ExamplesThe weather turned nasty.
Synonyms growSource: WordNet 3.0
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let (something) fall or spill from a container
ExamplesTurn the flour onto a plate.
Synonyms releaseSource: WordNet 3.0
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move around an axis or a center
ExamplesThe wheels are turning.
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cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
ExamplesTurn a page of a book.
Synonyms turn overSource: WordNet 3.0
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to send or let go
ExamplesThey turned away the crowd at the gate of the governor's mansion.
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to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
ExamplesTurn the earth in the Spring.
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shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
ExamplesTurn the legs of the table.
Turn the clay on the wheel.
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change color
ExamplesIn Vermont, the leaves turn early.
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twist suddenly so as to sprain
ExamplesI turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days.
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cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics
ExamplesThe princess turned the frog into a prince by kissing him.
The alchemists tried to turn lead into gold.
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accomplish by rotating
ExamplesTurn a somersault.
Turn cartwheels.
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get by buying and selling
ExamplesThe company turned a good profit after a year.
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cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
ExamplesTurn your face to the wall.
Turn the car around.
Turn your dance partner around.
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channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
ExamplesThe pedophile turned to boys for satisfaction.
People turn to mysticism at the turn of a millennium.
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cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
ExamplesThe strong man could turn an iron bar.
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alter the functioning or setting of
ExamplesTurn the dial to 10.
Turn the heat down.
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direct at someone
ExamplesShe turned a smile on me.
They turned their flashlights on the car.
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have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
ExamplesShe turned to her relatives for help.
Synonyms call onSource: WordNet 3.0
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go sour or spoil
ExamplesThe cream has turned--we have to throw it out.
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become officially one year older
ExamplesShe is turning 50 this year.
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To cause to move upon a center, or as if upon a center; to give circular motion to; to cause to revolve; to cause to move round, either partially, wholly, or repeatedly; to make to change position so as to present other sides in given directions; to make to face otherwise; as, to <i>turn</i> a wheel or a spindle; to <i>turn</i> the body or the head.
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To move round; to have a circular motion; to revolve entirely, repeatedly, or partially; to change position, so as to face differently; to whirl or wheel round; as, a wheel <i>turns</i> on its axis; a spindle <i>turns</i> on a pivot; a man <i>turns</i> on his heel.
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To make a turn about or around (something); to go or pass around by turning; as, to <i>turn</i> a corner.
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