Definitions
There are 38 meanings of the word
Turns.
How to pronounce turns:
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Turns - as a noun
A circular segment of a curve
Example: "A bend in the road"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bendcrooktwistHypernyms (Closely Related)
curvecurved shapeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
Example: "He took a turn to the right"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turningHypernyms (Closely Related)
change of courseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
Example: "It is my turn"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
playHypernyms (Closely Related)
activityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An unforeseen development
Example: "Events suddenly took an awkward turn"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turn of eventstwistA movement in a new direction
Example: "The turning of the wind"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turningHypernyms (Closely Related)
motionmovementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of turning away or in the opposite direction
Example: "He made an abrupt turn away from her"
Turning or twisting around (in place)
Example: "With a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
twistHypernyms (Closely Related)
rotary motionrotationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
Example: "It's my go"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gospelltour(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boutroundHypernyms (Closely Related)
divisionpartsectionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A short performance that is part of a longer program
Example: "He did his act three times every evening"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
actbitnumberroutineHypernyms (Closely Related)
performancepublic presentationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Taking a short walk out and back
Example: "We took a turn in the park"
Turns - as a verb
To change orientation or direction
Example: "Turn towards me"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
moveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
twistflipflip overturn over
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Undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
Example: "We turned from socialism to capitalism"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
change stateHypernyms (Closely Related)
changeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
arouseawakeawakencome alive
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wakewake upwakenblack outpass outzonk outcome toresuscitaterevivetensetense updecompressloosen uprelaxslow downunbendunwindmelt offreduceslenderizeslimslim downthingainapparelclothedressenclothefit outgarbgarmenthabilitateraimenttogcross-fertilisecross-fertilizeconceivesecularisesecularizecitrateequilibratefallbecomegetgodeclineworsenamelioratebetterimprovemelioratedisengageovergrowconcentratebreakacetifyacidifyalkalifyalkalisealkalizebasifyioniseionizeossifycatalysecatalyzeget worserelapsefluctuatebreak looseburst forthexplodebuy the farmcash in one's chipschokeconkcroakdeceasedieexitexpiregive-up the ghostgokick the bucketpasspass awayperishpop offsnuff itbe borncloud overcarbonisecarbonizechillcoolcool downheatheat uphot upcarbonisecarbonizecarburisecarburizefreezeboilburncombustemaciatefrenchifythininspissatethickensolvatereactdissolvefade awayfade outdischargeemptyfillfill uphomogenisehomogenizehomogenisehomogenizeclabberclotcurdleclotcoagulatefermentsourturnworkintegrateprecipitatecalcifycokecarnifychondrifyemulsifydenitrifyesterifyetherifythromboseopenopen upcloseshutsorbcalmcalm downchill outcool itcool offsettle downsimmer downflourishfly highprosperthriveemancipateliberateget intotangle withliquefycatch firecombustconflagrateeruptignitetake fire
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Undergo a change or development
Example: "The water turned into ice"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
becomeHypernyms (Closely Related)
metamorphosetransformtransmuteHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to move around or rotate
Example: "Turn a key"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemoveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Change to the contrary
Example: "The trend was reversed"
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change by reversalreverseHypernyms (Closely Related)
changeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
Example: "The weather turned nasty"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
growHypernyms (Closely Related)
changeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Let (something) fall or spill from a container
Example: "Turn the flour onto a plate"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
releaseHypernyms (Closely Related)
channelchannelisechannelizetransfertransmittransportHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move around an axis or a center
Example: "The wheels are turning"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
moveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
Example: "Turn a page of a book"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turn overHypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemoveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
To send or let go
Example: "They turned away the crowd at the gate of the governor's mansion"
To break and turn over earth especially with a plow
Example: "Farmer jones plowed his east field last week"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ploughplowHypernyms (Closely Related)
tillHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
Example: "Turn the legs of the table"
Change color
Example: "In vermont, the leaves turn early"
Twist suddenly so as to sprain
Example: "Wrench one's ankle"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rickspraintwistwrenchwrickCause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics
Example: "The princess turned the frog into a prince by kissing him"
Accomplish by rotating
Example: "Turn a somersault"
Get by buying and selling
Example: "The company turned a good profit after a year"
Cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
Example: "Turn your face to the wall"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemoveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
Example: "The pedophile turned to boys for satisfaction"
Cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
Example: "Bend the rod"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
benddeformflextwistHypernyms (Closely Related)
change formchange shapedeformHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Alter the functioning or setting of
Example: "Turn the dial to 10"
Direct at someone
Example: "She turned a smile on me"
Have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
Example: "She called on her representative to help her"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
call onBecome officially one year older
Example: "She is turning 50 this year"
Example Sentences
"He took turns with his friend on the swings."
"The game has multiple turns and levels."
"They decided to take turns driving on the road trip."
"She turns the key in the lock and enters the room."
"He turns the steering wheel to the left."
Word Game Points
Is TURNS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, turns is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TURNS has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is TURNS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, turns is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTURNS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is TURNS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, turns is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTURNS has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
