English

Detailed Synonyms for turning in English

turning:

turning [the ~] noun

  1. the turning
    the turning; the swinging rounds; the turnarounds; the turnabouts
  2. the turning
    the turnabouts; the turning; the curving
  3. the turning
    – act of changing in practice or custom 1
    the turning
    – act of changing in practice or custom 1
    • turning [the ~] noun
      • the law took many turnings over the years1
  4. the turning
    – the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course 1
    the turn; the turning
    – the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course 1
    • turn [the ~] noun
      • he took a turn to the right1
    • turning [the ~] noun
  5. the turning
    – the activity of shaping something on a lathe 1
    the turning
    – the activity of shaping something on a lathe 1
  6. the turning
    – the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe 1
    the turning
    – the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe 1
  7. the turning
    – a movement in a new direction 1
    the turn; the turning
    – a movement in a new direction 1
    • turn [the ~] noun
    • turning [the ~] noun
      • the turning of the wind1
  8. the turning
    – a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe 1
    the turning
    – a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe 1

turning adj

  1. turning

Related Words for "turning":


Alternate Synonyms for "turning":


Related Definitions for "turning":

  1. act of changing in practice or custom1
    • the law took many turnings over the years1
  2. the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course1
  3. the activity of shaping something on a lathe1
  4. the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe1
  5. a movement in a new direction1
    • the turning of the wind1
  6. a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe1

turn:

turn [the ~] noun

  1. the turn
    the turn; the game; the round; the go
  2. the turn
    the turn; the curve; the bend
  3. the turn
    the turning-point; the turn; the change; the crisis; the state of emergency; the emergency situation
  4. the turn
    the change; the turn
  5. the turn
    the coil; the reel; the spool; the winding; the bobbin; the winder; the roll; the turn
  6. the turn
    the turn; the swerve; the change
  7. the turn
    the rotation; the inversion; the turn
  8. the turn
    the revolution; the rotation; the orbit; the turn
  9. the turn
    the swerve; the turn; the curve
  10. the turn
    – taking a short walk out and back 1
    the turn
    – taking a short walk out and back 1
    • turn [the ~] noun
      • we took a turn in the park1
  11. the turn
    – turning or twisting around (in place) 1
    the turn; the twist
    – turning or twisting around (in place) 1
    • turn [the ~] noun
    • twist [the ~] noun
      • with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room1
  12. the turn
    – the act of turning away or in the opposite direction 1
    the turn
    – the act of turning away or in the opposite direction 1
    • turn [the ~] noun
      • he made an abrupt turn away from her1
  13. the turn
    – the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course 1
    the turn; the turning
    – the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course 1
    • turn [the ~] noun
      • he took a turn to the right1
    • turning [the ~] noun
  14. the turn
    – (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession 1
    the turn; the play
    – (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession 1
    • turn [the ~] noun
      • it is my turn1
    • play [the ~] noun
      • it is still my play1
  15. the turn
    – a favor for someone 1
    the turn; the good turn
    – a favor for someone 1
    • turn [the ~] noun
    • good turn [the ~] noun
      • he did me a good turn1
  16. the turn
    – a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program 1
    the act; the turn; the number; the bit; the routine
    – a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program 1
    • act [the ~] noun
      • he did his act three times every evening1
    • turn [the ~] noun
    • number [the ~] noun
      • it was one of the best numbers he ever did1
    • bit [the ~] noun
    • routine [the ~] noun
      • she had a catchy little routine1
  17. the turn
    – a movement in a new direction 1
    the turn; the turning
    – a movement in a new direction 1
    • turn [the ~] noun
    • turning [the ~] noun
      • the turning of the wind1
  18. the turn
    – an unforeseen development 1
    the turn; the twist; the turn of events
    – an unforeseen development 1
  19. the turn
    – a circular segment of a curve 1
    the turn; the bend; the twist; the crook
    – a circular segment of a curve 1
    • turn [the ~] noun
    • bend [the ~] noun
      • a bend in the road1
    • twist [the ~] noun
    • crook [the ~] noun
      • a crook in the path1
  20. the turn
    – (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive 1
    the turn; the round; the bout
    – (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive 1
  21. the turn
    – a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) 1
    the go; the turn; the spell; the tour
    – a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) 1

to turn verb (turns, turned, turning)

  1. to turn
    to swing; to turn; to veer
    • swing verb (swings, swung, swinging)
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
    • veer verb (veers, veered, veering)
  2. to turn
    to turn around; to turn
    • turn around verb (turns around, turned around, turning around)
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
  3. to turn
    to turn
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
  4. to turn
    to roll; to rotate; to revolve; to whirl; to swing around; to twist; to turn
    • roll verb (rolls, rolled, rolling)
    • rotate verb (rotates, rotated, rotating)
    • revolve verb (revolves, revolved, revolving)
    • whirl verb (whirls, whirled, whirling)
    • swing around verb (swings around, swung around, swinging around)
    • twist verb (twists, twisted, twisting)
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
  5. to turn
    to reverse; to shift; to swing around; to turn; to twist
    • reverse verb (reverses, reversed, reversing)
    • shift verb (shifts, shifted, shifting)
    • swing around verb (swings around, swung around, swinging around)
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
    • twist verb (twists, twisted, twisting)
  6. to turn
    to outflank; to round; to turn
    • outflank verb (outflanks, outflanked, outflanking)
    • round verb (rounds, rounded, rounding)
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
  7. to turn
    to embitter; to turn; to sour
    • embitter verb (embitters, embittered, embittering)
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
    • sour verb (sours, soured, souring)
  8. to turn
    to shift; to turn
    • shift verb (shifts, shifted, shifting)
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
  9. to turn
    to overturn; page over; to turn
  10. to turn
    to spin; spin round; to twirl; to swirl; to whirl; to turn
    • spin verb (spins, spinned, spinning)
    • spin round verb
    • twirl verb (twirls, twirled, twirling)
    • swirl verb (swirls, swirled, swirling)
    • whirl verb (whirls, whirled, whirling)
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
  11. to turn
    – twist suddenly so as to sprain 1
    to turn; to wrench; to twist; to sprain; to rick; wrick
    – twist suddenly so as to sprain 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days1
    • wrench verb (wrenches, wrenched, wrenching)
      • wrench one's ankle1
    • twist verb (twists, twisted, twisting)
      • The wrestler twisted his shoulder1
    • sprain verb (sprains, sprained, spraining)
      • the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell1
    • rick verb (ricks, ricked, ricking)
    • wrick verb
  12. to turn
    – pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become 1
    to turn; to grow
    – pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • The weather turned nasty1
    • grow verb (grows, grew, growing)
      • She grew angry1
  13. to turn
    – change to the contrary 1
    to reverse; to turn; change by reversal
    – change to the contrary 1
    • reverse verb (reverses, reversed, reversing)
      • The trend was reversed1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • the tides turned against him1
      • public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern1
  14. to turn
    – undergo a transformation or a change of position or action 1
    to turn; change state
    – undergo a transformation or a change of position or action 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • We turned from Socialism to Capitalism1
      • The people turned against the President when he stole the election1
  15. to turn
    – become officially one year older 1
    to turn
    – become officially one year older 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • She is turning 50 this year1
  16. to turn
    – change color 1
    to turn
    – change color 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • In Vermont, the leaves turn early1
  17. to turn
    – go sour or spoil 1
    to work; to turn; to sour; to ferment
    – go sour or spoil 1
    • work verb (works, worked, working)
      • The wine worked1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • The cream has turned--we have to throw it out1
    • sour verb (sours, soured, souring)
      • The milk has soured1
    • ferment verb (ferments, fermented, fermenting)
  18. to turn
    – have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to 1
    to turn; to call on
    – have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • She turned to her relatives for help1
    • call on verb (calls on, called on, calling on)
  19. to turn
    – direct at someone 1
    to turn
    – direct at someone 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • She turned a smile on me1
      • They turned their flashlights on the car1
  20. to turn
    – alter the functioning or setting of 1
    to turn
    – alter the functioning or setting of 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • turn the dial to 101
      • turn the heat down1
  21. to turn
    – cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form 1
    to turn; to bend; to twist; flex; to deform
    – cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • the strong man could turn an iron bar1
    • bend verb (bends, bended, bending)
      • bend the rod1
    • twist verb (twists, twisted, twisting)
      • twist the dough into a braid1
    • flex verb
    • deform verb (deforms, deformed, deforming)
  22. to turn
    – let (something) fall or spill from a container 1
    to release; to turn
    – let (something) fall or spill from a container 1
    • release verb (releases, released, releasing)
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • turn the flour onto a plate1
  23. to turn
    – shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel 1
    to turn
    – shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • turn the legs of the table1
      • turn the clay on the wheel1
  24. to turn
    – to break and turn over earth especially with a plow 1
    to turn; to plough; plow
    – to break and turn over earth especially with a plow 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • turn the earth in the Spring1
    • plough verb (ploughs, ploughed, ploughing)
    • plow verb
      • Farmer Jones plowed his east field last week1
  25. to turn
    – change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense 1
    to turn
    – change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face1
      • She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs1
  26. to turn
    – pass to the other side of 1
    to turn; move around
    – pass to the other side of 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • turn the corner1
    • move around verb
      • move around the obstacle1
  27. to turn
    – channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something 1
    to turn
    – channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • The pedophile turned to boys for satisfaction1
      • people turn to mysticism at the turn of a millennium1
  28. to turn
    – to send or let go 1
    to turn
    – to send or let go 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • They turned away the crowd at the gate of the governor's mansion1
  29. to turn
    – cause to move around a center so as to show another side of 1
    to turn; to turn over
    – cause to move around a center so as to show another side of 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • turn a page of a book1
    • turn over verb (turns over, turned over, turning over)
  30. to turn
    – cause to move around or rotate 1
    to turn
    – cause to move around or rotate 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • turn a key1
      • turn your palm this way1
  31. to turn
    – cause to move along an axis or into a new direction 1
    to turn
    – cause to move along an axis or into a new direction 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • turn your face to the wall1
      • turn the car around1
      • turn your dance partner around1
  32. to turn
    – move around an axis or a center 1
    to turn
    – move around an axis or a center 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • The wheels are turning1
  33. to turn
    – get by buying and selling 1
    to turn
    – get by buying and selling 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • the company turned a good profit after a year1
  34. to turn
    – accomplish by rotating 1
    to turn
    – accomplish by rotating 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • turn a somersault1
      • turn cartwheels1
  35. to turn
    – undergo a change or development 1
    to become; to turn
    – undergo a change or development 1
    • become verb (becomes, became, becoming)
      • Her former friend became her worst enemy1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • The water turned into ice1
      • He turned traitor1
  36. to turn
    – cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics 1
    to turn
    – cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics 1
    • turn verb (turns, turned, turning)
      • The princess turned the frog into a prince by kissing him1
      • The alchemists tried to turn lead into gold1

Conjugations for turn:

present
  1. turn
  2. turn
  3. turns
  4. turn
  5. turn
  6. turn
simple past
  1. turned
  2. turned
  3. turned
  4. turned
  5. turned
  6. turned
present perfect
  1. have turned
  2. have turned
  3. has turned
  4. have turned
  5. have turned
  6. have turned
past continuous
  1. was turning
  2. were turning
  3. was turning
  4. were turning
  5. were turning
  6. were turning
future
  1. shall turn
  2. will turn
  3. will turn
  4. shall turn
  5. will turn
  6. will turn
continuous present
  1. am turning
  2. are turning
  3. is turning
  4. are turning
  5. are turning
  6. are turning
subjunctive
  1. be turned
  2. be turned
  3. be turned
  4. be turned
  5. be turned
  6. be turned
diverse
  1. turn!
  2. let's turn!
  3. turned
  4. turning
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

Related Words for "turn":


Alternate Synonyms for "turn":


Antonyms for "turn":


Related Definitions for "turn":

  1. taking a short walk out and back1
    • we took a turn in the park1
  2. turning or twisting around (in place)1
  3. the act of turning away or in the opposite direction1
    • he made an abrupt turn away from her1
  4. the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course1
    • he took a turn to the right1
  5. (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession1
    • it is my turn1
  6. a favor for someone1
  7. a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program1
  8. a movement in a new direction1
  9. an unforeseen development1
    • events suddenly took an awkward turn1
  10. a circular segment of a curve1
  11. (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive1
  12. a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)1
  13. twist suddenly so as to sprain1
    • I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days1
  14. pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become1
    • The weather turned nasty1
  15. change to the contrary1
    • the tides turned against him1
    • public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern1
  16. undergo a transformation or a change of position or action1
    • We turned from Socialism to Capitalism1
    • The people turned against the President when he stole the election1
  17. become officially one year older1
    • She is turning 50 this year1
  18. change color1
    • In Vermont, the leaves turn early1
  19. go sour or spoil1
    • The cream has turned--we have to throw it out1
  20. have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to1
    • She turned to her relatives for help1
  21. direct at someone1
    • She turned a smile on me1
    • They turned their flashlights on the car1
  22. alter the functioning or setting of1
    • turn the dial to 101
    • turn the heat down1
  23. cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form1
    • the strong man could turn an iron bar1
  24. let (something) fall or spill from a container1
    • turn the flour onto a plate1
  25. shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel1
    • turn the legs of the table1
    • turn the clay on the wheel1
  26. to break and turn over earth especially with a plow1
    • turn the earth in the Spring1
  27. change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense1
    • The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face1
    • She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs1
  28. pass to the other side of1
    • turn the corner1
  29. channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something1
    • The pedophile turned to boys for satisfaction1
    • people turn to mysticism at the turn of a millennium1
  30. to send or let go1
    • They turned away the crowd at the gate of the governor's mansion1
  31. cause to move around a center so as to show another side of1
    • turn a page of a book1
  32. cause to move around or rotate1
    • turn a key1
    • turn your palm this way1
  33. cause to move along an axis or into a new direction1
    • turn your face to the wall1
    • turn the car around1
    • turn your dance partner around1
  34. move around an axis or a center1
    • The wheels are turning1
  35. get by buying and selling1
    • the company turned a good profit after a year1
  36. accomplish by rotating1
    • turn a somersault1
    • turn cartwheels1
  37. undergo a change or development1
    • The water turned into ice1
    • He turned traitor1
  38. cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics1
    • The princess turned the frog into a prince by kissing him1
    • The alchemists tried to turn lead into gold1

Related Synonyms for turning