turn
Definitions
Noun
- A circular segment of a curve
- The act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
- (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
- An unforeseen development
- A movement in a new direction
- The act of turning away or in the opposite direction
- Turning or twisting around (in place)
- A time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
- (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
- A short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
- A favor for someone
- Taking a short walk out and back
Verb
- Change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
- Undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
- Undergo a change or development
- Cause to move around or rotate
- Change to the contrary
- Pass to the other side of
- Pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
- Let (something) fall or spill from a container
- Move around an axis or a center
- Cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
- To send or let go
- To break and turn over earth especially with a plow
- Shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
- Change color
- Twist suddenly so as to sprain
- Cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics
- Accomplish by rotating
- Get by buying and selling
- Cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
- Channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
- Cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
- Alter the functioning or setting of
- Direct at someone
- Have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
- Go sour or spoil
- Become officially one year older
Fragment
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Consonant Match
As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "turn".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | turned | 1 | 320 |
| 2 | turn | 1 | 233 |
| 3 | return | 2 | 180 |
| 4 | returned | 2 | 115 |
| 5 | turning | 2 | 75 |
| 6 | turns | 1 | 38 |
| 7 | returning | 3 | 35 |
| 8 | returns | 2 | 34 |
| 9 | turnpike | 2 | 15 |
| 10 | turnpikes | 2 | 10 |
| 11 | upturn | 2 | 7 |
| 12 | turner | 2 | 6 |
| 13 | nocturnal | 3 | 3 |
| 14 | saturn | 2 | 3 |
| 15 | turnout | 2 | 3 |
| 16 | downturn | 2 | 2 |
| 17 | overturned | 3 | 2 |
| 18 | overturning | 4 | 2 |
| 19 | turnouts | 2 | 2 |
| 20 | turnover | 3 | 2 |
| 21 | turn-out | 2 | 1 |
| 22 | turnaround | 3 | 1 |
| 23 | turnips | 2 | 1 |
| 24 | turnkey | 2 | 1 |
| 25 | turnoff | 2 | 1 |
| 26 | turntable | 3 | 1 |
| 27 | downturns | 2 | 0 |
| 28 | literaturnaya | 6 | 0 |
| 29 | minturn | 2 | 0 |
| 30 | overturn | 3 | 0 |
| 31 | overturns | 3 | 0 |
| 32 | returnable | 4 | 0 |
| 33 | returnee | 3 | 0 |
| 34 | returnees | 3 | 0 |
| 35 | returns' | 2 | 0 |
| 36 | saturn's | 2 | 0 |
| 37 | saturns | 2 | 0 |
| 38 | sturn | 1 | 0 |
| 39 | taciturn | 3 | 0 |
| 40 | turnabout | 3 | 0 |
| 41 | turnage | 2 | 0 |
| 42 | turnarounds | 3 | 0 |
| 43 | turnbaugh | 2 | 0 |
| 44 | turnbo | 2 | 0 |
| 45 | turnbough | 2 | 0 |
| 46 | turnbow | 2 | 0 |
| 47 | turnbridge | 2 | 0 |
| 48 | turnbull | 2 | 0 |
| 49 | turncoat | 2 | 0 |
| 50 | turndown | 2 | 0 |
| 51 | turner's | 2 | 0 |
| 52 | turney | 2 | 0 |
| 53 | turnham | 2 | 0 |
| 54 | turnip | 2 | 0 |
| 55 | turnipseed | 3 | 0 |
| 56 | turnley | 2 | 0 |
| 57 | turnmire | 2 | 0 |
| 58 | turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| 59 | turnquest | 2 | 0 |
| 60 | turnquist | 2 | 0 |
| 61 | turnstile | 2 | 0 |
| 62 | turnstiles | 2 | 0 |
| 63 | turntables | 3 | 0 |
| 64 | u-turn | 2 | 0 |
| 65 | u-turns | 2 | 0 |
| 66 | unturned | 2 | 0 |
| 67 | upturns | 2 | 0 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "turn".
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "turn".
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "turn" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | turn of | 1 | 6 |
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "turn" in a sentence.
Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "turn" in the same piece of text.
Results:
Term
Definitions: 38
Fragments: 67
Sound Alikes: 6
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 1
Words that Precede: 4
Statistically Associated: 14
Consonant Matches: 3
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
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Jul 23, 2026 The New York Times

