turn
definition: taking a short walk out and back
example: We took a turn in the park.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
example: I made an abrupt turn away from them.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
example: They took a turn to the right.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
turning
definition: the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
example: It is my turn to role the dice.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
play
definition: a favor for someone
example: You did me a good turn.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
good turn
definition: a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
example: The turns need to be less than ten minutes.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
act
definition: a movement in a new direction
example: The turn of the wind blew smoke from the fire directly into my face.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
turning
definition: an unforeseen development
example: The events suddenly took an awkward turn.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
twist
definition: a circular segment of a curve
example: Now let's examine the turn.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
twist
definition: in sports, a division during which one team is on the offensive
example: Looks like thee home team will have a turn now.
speech part: noun
definition: a time for working, after which you will be relieved by someone else
example: It is your turn to guard the front door.
speech part: noun
definition: to twist suddenly so as to sprain
example: I turned my ankle.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
twist
definition: to pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute
example: Your kids are turning into excellent chess players.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
grow
definition: to change to the contrary
example: The politician's views on abortion turned.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
reverse
definition: to undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
example: We turned from Socialism to Capitalism.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
change state
definition: to become officially one year older
example: They are turning 50 this year.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to change color
example: In Vermont, many tourists come after the leaves start to turn.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to go sour or spoil
example: The milk turned.
speech part: verb
definition: to have recourse to, make an appeal, request for help or information to
example: The faithful turned to religion in times of need.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
call on
definition: to direct at someone
example: They turned a smile on me.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to alter the functioning or setting of
example: Turn the dial to 10.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: let something fall or spill from a container
example: Turn the flour onto a plate.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
release
definition: to shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
example: I can turn the legs of the table in no time with my new lathe.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
example: I turned the field with the aid of my donkey.
speech part: verb
definition: to pass to the other side of
example: We turned the corner.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
move around
definition: to channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
example: The chocolate lover turned to bonbons for satisfaction.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to send or let go
example: They turned away the crowd at the gate of the governor's mansion.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
example: We turned the page of the children's book together.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
turn over
definition: to cause to move around or rotate
example: I turned the key in the lock.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
example: Turn your face to the wall.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to move around an axis or a center
example: The wheels are turning.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to get by buying and selling
example: The company turned a good profit after a year.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to accomplish by rotating
example: The gymnast turned a somersault.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to undergo a change or development
example: The water turned into ice.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
become
definition: to cause to change or turn into something different
example: The caterpillar turned to a butterfly.
speech part: verb
synonyms: