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Synonyms & Antonyms of turn
(Entry 1 of 2)
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to change the course or direction of (something)
- the dog turned the stampeding flock of sheep around
- he turned his cart uphill
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to move in circles around an axis or center
- the wheels turned, but the car was hopelessly stuck and wasn't moving
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to give serious and careful thought to
- turned the question every which way but could find no answer
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turn
nounSynonyms & Antonyms of turn (Entry 2 of 2)
1
a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure
- would you care to take a turn around the garden?
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2
an act of kind assistance
- one good turn deserves another
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- benevolence,
- boon,
- courtesy,
- favor,
- grace,
- indulgence,
- kindness,
- mercy,
- service
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3
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
- an adventurous turn of mind that led him toward more physical activities like biking and skateboarding
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4
something that curves or is curved
- right after this turn in the road you'll find the antiques shop on the right
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a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
- a sudden turn of dizziness that may have been brought on by a change in her medication
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The first known use of turn was before the 12th century
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