TURN


Meaning of TURN in English

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

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