Simple meaning
What does Turn mean?
Turn can mean to rotate, change direction, or take your chance.
Dictionary definition
To move around, change direction, or have a chance to do something.
Example sentences
Turn in a sentence
easy
Turn the page slowly.
medium
It is your turn to choose a card.
hard
The path will turn left after the bridge.
Synonyms
Words like Turn
rotateUse when something moves around a center.
chanceUse when someone gets a time to act.
Antonyms
Opposite words
stayUse when something does not move or change direction.
straightenUse when making something straight.
Word family
Turn word family
Base word
turn
noun
turns
More than one turn.
verb
turned
Turned in the past.
verb
turning
Changing direction now.
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What can turn mean?
Turn can mean changing direction or having a chance to act.
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