TURN

TURN 1 syllable

A2 · Elementary 📏 4 letters 🎲 Scrabble 4 ✅ valid word

Common in conversation and basic reading.

noun
  1. a circular segment of a curve
  2. the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
  3. (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
  4. an unforeseen development

💬 Examples

  • "a bend in the road"
  • "a crook in the path"
  • "he took a turn to the right"
  • "it is my turn"

🔗 Similar words

bendcrooktwistturningplayturn_of_events
verb
  1. change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
  2. undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
  3. undergo a change or development
  4. cause to move around or rotate

💬 Examples

  • "Turn towards me"
  • "The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face"
  • "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"
  • "The people turned against the President when he stole the election"

🔗 Similar words

change_statebecomechange_by_reversalreversemove_aroundgrow
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