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Commonturn
The correct spelling is turn.
How to pronounce turn
/tɜːn/
verbIPA: /tɜːn/
Say it like: Tur-n
The correct spelling is turn. (heading) to make a non-linear physical movement. For example: "They say they can turn the parts in two days."
Usage Examples
“They say they can turn the parts in two days.”
“We turned a pretty penny with that little scheme.”
“Ivory turns well.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.(heading) to make a non-linear physical movement.
- 2.(heading) To change condition or attitude.
- 3.To change one's course of action; to take a new approach.
- 4.(usually with over) To complete.
- 5.To make (money); turn a profit.
noun
- 1.A change of direction or orientation.
- 2.A movement of an object about its own axis in one direction that continues until the object returns to its initial orientation.
- 3.A walk to and fro.
- 4.A chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others.
- 5.A spell of work, especially the time allotted to a person in a rota or schedule.
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