TURN

/tɜːn/ ► audio Scrabble 4 Words With Friends 6

Scrabble letter values: T1U1R1N1 = 4

Definition

  1. noun a circular segment of a curve. — synonyms: bend, crook, twist
  2. noun the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course. — synonyms: turning
  3. noun (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession. — synonyms: play
  4. noun an unforeseen development. — synonyms: turn_of_events, twist
  5. noun a movement in a new direction. — synonyms: turning
  6. noun the act of turning away or in the opposite direction.
  7. noun turning or twisting around (in place). — synonyms: twist
  8. noun a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else). — synonyms: go, spell, tour
  9. noun (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive. — synonyms: bout, round
  10. noun a short performance that is part of a longer program. — synonyms: act, routine, number, bit
  11. noun a favor for someone. — synonyms: good_turn
  12. noun taking a short walk out and back.
  13. verb change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense.
  14. verb undergo a transformation or a change of position or action. — synonyms: change_state
  15. verb undergo a change or development. — synonyms: become
  16. verb cause to move around or rotate.
  17. verb change to the contrary. — synonyms: change_by_reversal, reverse
  18. verb pass to the other side of. — synonyms: move_around
  19. verb pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute. — synonyms: grow
  20. verb let (something) fall or spill from a container. — synonyms: release
  21. verb move around an axis or a center.
  22. verb cause to move around a center so as to show another side of. — synonyms: turn_over
  23. verb to send or let go.
  24. verb to break and turn over earth especially with a plow. — synonyms: plow, plough
  25. verb shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel.
  26. verb change color.
  27. verb twist suddenly so as to sprain. — synonyms: twist, sprain, wrench, wrick, rick
  28. verb cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics.
  29. verb accomplish by rotating.
  30. verb get by buying and selling.
  31. verb cause to move along an axis or into a new direction.
  32. verb channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something.
  33. verb cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form. — synonyms: flex, bend, deform, twist
  34. verb alter the functioning or setting of.
  35. verb direct at someone.
  36. verb have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to. — synonyms: call_on
  37. verb go sour or spoil. — synonyms: sour, ferment, work
  38. verb become officially one year older.

Examples

  • “a bend in the road”
  • “a crook in the path”
  • “he took a turn to the right”

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