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turn
What does turn mean?
turn (verb): to change the direction or orientation of, especially by rotation.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use turn in a sentence?
- Turn towards me. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce turn?
/tɝn/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does turn come from?
From Middle English turnen, from Old English turnian, tyrnan (“to turn, rotate, revolve”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to turn
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “turn” mean?
to rub anything vigorously, especially with a wet brush; to scour
Not quite: that's what scrub means.
describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
Not quite: that's what outline means.
to change the direction or orientation of, especially by rotation
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keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
Not quite: that's what preserve means.
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