n.
Function: noun
1
Synonyms: REVOLUTION 1, circuit, circulation, circumvolution, gyration, gyre, rotation, round, wheel, whirl
2 an often sudden change in course or trend FF1C; his health took a turn for the better FF1E;
Synonyms: bend, deflection, deviation, double, shift, tack, yaw
Related Words: course, drift, trend
3
Synonyms: REVERSAL 1, about-face, changeabout, reverse, reversement, reversion, right-about, turnabout, turning, volte-face
4 a point at which a change of course takes place FF1C; hidden by a turn in the road FF1E;
Synonyms: angle, bend, bow, flection, flexure, turning
Related Words: curve, twist; corner
5
Synonyms: WALK 1, constitutional, ramble, saunter, stroll
6
Synonyms: DRIVE 1, ride, spin
7
Synonyms: SPELL 1, bout, go, shift, stint, time, tour, trick
8
Synonyms: CHANGE 1, alteration, modification, mutation, variation
9
Synonyms: GIFT 2, aptness, bent, bump, faculty, flair, genius, head, knack, talent
Related Words: bias, disposition, predisposition
10 an unusual, unexpected, or special interpretation or construction FF1C; gave a new turn to the old joke FF1E;
Synonyms: twist
Related Words: construction, interpretation; device, gimmick, trick
11
Synonyms: ATTACK 3, access, fit, seizure, spell, throe