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turn

The correct spelling is turn.

How to pronounce turn

/tɜːn/
verb

IPA: /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. 1.(heading) to make a non-linear physical movement.
  2. 2.(heading) To change condition or attitude.
  3. 3.To change one's course of action; to take a new approach.
  4. 4.(usually with over) To complete.
  5. 5.To make (money); turn a profit.

noun

  1. 1.A change of direction or orientation.
  2. 2.A movement of an object about its own axis in one direction that continues until the object returns to its initial orientation.
  3. 3.A walk to and fro.
  4. 4.A chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others.
  5. 5.A spell of work, especially the time allotted to a person in a rota or schedule.

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