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TURN Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word turn. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For TURN

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adhere
verbv
verb

• be compatible or in accordance with

• follow through or carry out a plan without deviation

• come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

• be a devoted follower or supporter

• be loyal to

• stick to firmly

advance
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a movement forward

• a change for the better; progress in development

• a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• an amount paid before it is earned

• increase in price or value

adjective satellite

• being ahead of time or need

• situated ahead or going before

verb

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• bring forward for consideration or acceptance

• increase or raise

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• cause to move forward

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• develop in a positive way

• develop further

• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• pay in advance

• move forward

• rise in rate or price

continue
verbv
verb

• continue a certain state, condition, or activity

• continue talking

• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

• move ahead; travel onward in time or space

• allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

• do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop

• continue after an interruption

• continue in a place, position, or situation

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• exist over a prolonged period of time

go
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• functioning correctly and ready for action

noun

• a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

• street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine

• a usually brief attempt

• a board game for two players who place counters on a grid; the object is to surround and so capture the opponent's counters

verb

• change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

• follow a procedure or take a course

• move away from a place into another direction

• enter or assume a certain state or condition

• be awarded; be allotted

• have a particular form

• stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

• follow a certain course

• be abolished or discarded

• be or continue to be in a certain condition

• make a certain noise or sound

• perform as expected when applied

• to be spent or finished

• progress by being changed

• continue to live and avoid dying

• pass, fare, or elapse; of a certain state of affairs or action

• pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

• be in the right place or situation

• be ranked or compare

• begin or set in motion

• have a turn; make one's move in a game

• be contained in

• be sounded, played, or expressed

• blend or harmonize

• lead, extend, or afford access

• be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired

• go through in search of something; search through someone's belongings in an unauthorized way

• be spent

• give support (to) or make a choice (of) one out of a group or number

• stop operating or functioning

proceed
verbv
verb

• continue talking

• move ahead; travel onward in time or space

• follow a procedure or take a course

• follow a certain course

• continue a certain state, condition, or activity

progress
verb, nounv, n
noun

• gradual improvement or growth or development

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• a movement forward

verb

• develop in a positive way

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• form or accumulate steadily

remain
verb, nounv, n
verb

• stay the same; remain in a certain state

• continue in a place, position, or situation

• be left; of persons, questions, problems, results, evidence, etc.

• stay behind

stand
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a support or foundation

• the position where a thing or person stands

• a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area

• a small table for holding articles of various kinds

• a support for displaying ot holding various articles

• an interruption of normal activity

• a mental position from which things are viewed

• a booth where articles are displayed for sale

• a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance

• tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)

• a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air

• a defensive effort

verb

• be standing; be upright

• be in some specified state or condition

• occupy a place or location, also metaphorically

• hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

• have or maintain a position or stand on an issue

• remain inactive or immobile

• be in effect; be or remain in force

• be tall; have a height of; copula

• put into an upright position

• withstand the force of something

• be available for stud services

stay
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
noun

• continuing or remaining in a place or state

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

• a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted

• a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset)

• (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar

verb

• stay the same; remain in a certain state

• stay put (in a certain place)

• dwell

• continue in a place, position, or situation

• remain behind

• stop or halt

• stay behind

• hang on during a trial of endurance

• stop a judicial process

• fasten with stays

• overcome or allay

straighten
verbv
verb

• straighten up or out; make straight

• make straight

• get up from a sitting or slouching position

• put (things or places) in order

• straighten by unrolling

• make straight or straighter

Alternatives for ADHERE

Alternatives for ADVANCE

Alternatives for CONTINUE

Alternatives for GO

Alternatives for PROCEED

Alternatives for PROGRESS

Alternatives for REMAIN

Alternatives for STAND

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