英語

turn

gb/tˈɚn/ us/tˈɚn/
A1 英語
~ 1100
語義
0件の語義
動詞 A1 action
1

Rotate around a point or axis

To move in a circle or make something move in a circle.

用法パターン: to turn [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'turn' with 'spin'; 'spin' is faster and continuous, while 'turn' can be slower or partial.
類義語
rotate (More formal and technical; often used in scientific contexts.)
対義語
stay still (Means not moving or rotating at all.)
コロケーション
turn the wheel |turn left |turn the page |turn a knob
テーマ
daily life |movement |core_vocabulary |science
例文
  • She turned the key in the lock.
  • The earth turns on its axis.
  • Turn the handle to open the door.
  • He turned his head to look at her.
学習者向け例文
  • Turn the chair to face me.
  • Please turn the page.
  • The car turned left.
  • I turn my head to see you.
動詞 A1 action
2

Change direction or course

To go in a different direction.

用法パターン: to turn [left/right/around]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes say 'make a turn' when giving simple directions; 'turn' alone is usually enough.
類義語
veer (Implies a more sudden or uncontrolled change of direction.)
対義語
continue straight (Means to keep going without changing direction.)
コロケーション
turn right |turn left |turn around
テーマ
travel |movement |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Turn left at the traffic lights.
  • The road turns sharply after the bridge.
  • She turned around to see who called her.
学習者向け例文
  • Turn right at the school.
  • The bus turns here.
  • He turns around to wave.
動詞 A2 action
3

Change into a different state

To become different, or make something different.

用法パターン: to turn [adjective/noun]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse 'turn' with 'become'; 'turn' is often used for more sudden or noticeable changes.
類義語
become ('Become' is more formal and general; 'turn' is often used for sudden or visible changes.)
対義語
remain (Means staying in the same state without change.)
コロケーション
turn red |turn cold |turn into
テーマ
change |daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The leaves turn yellow in autumn.
  • His face turned pale when he heard the news.
  • Milk turns sour if left out too long.
学習者向け例文
  • The sky turns dark at night.
  • Water turns into ice when it is cold.
  • Her face turns red when she runs.
名詞 A2 entity
4

Chance to act in order

Your time to do something when people take turns.

よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'turn' with 'round'; 'round' is more common in British English for games.
類義語
chance ('Chance' is broader and not necessarily sequential.)
対義語
interruption (Breaking the sequence so someone doesn't get their chance.)
コロケーション
take turns |your turn |wait your turn
テーマ
games |social interaction |core_vocabulary |daily_life
例文
  • It's your turn to roll the dice.
  • We take turns cooking dinner.
  • Please wait your turn in line.
学習者向け例文
  • It is my turn now.
  • We take turns to speak.
  • She waits for her turn.
名詞 B1 event
5

Change in direction or state

A move to go in another way, or a change in something.

類義語
bend ('Bend' usually refers to physical curves; 'turn' can be physical or abstract.)
対義語
straight path (A route without changes in direction.)
コロケーション
sharp turn |wrong turn |take a turn
テーマ
travel |change |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The car made a sudden turn to avoid the dog.
  • Take the next turn on your left.
  • There was an unexpected turn in the conversation.
学習者向け例文
  • The road has many turns.
  • Take the first turn on the right.
  • The talk took a happy turn.
文法
辞書形
turn
IPA
GB/tˈɚn/
US/tˈɚn/
音節・強勢
turn (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (turn)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: turn
  • Plural: turns
Verb
  • Base: turn
  • 3rd Person Singular: turns
  • Present Participle: turning
  • Past: turned
関連語
Forms
turns noun turning verb turned verb
Core family
return verb A2
Related words
overturn verb B2 turnover noun B1
Advanced or less common
turnaround noun turnout noun B1
表現

take turns

1
/tˈeɪk tˈɚnz/
fixed phrase

Alternate doing something with others

When people do something one after another, not at the same time.

例文
  • We take turns driving on long trips.
  • The children took turns using the swing.

turn on

1
/tˈɚn ˈɔn/
phrasal verb

Switch on a device or system

To start a machine, light, or device working.

例文
  • Please turn on the TV.
  • He turned on the light when it got dark.

turn up

1
/tˈɚn ˈʌp/
phrasal verb

Increase level of device output

To make sound, heat, etc. stronger from a machine or device.

例文
  • Can you turn up the music?
  • He turned up the heat because it was cold.

turn down

1
/tˈɚn dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb

Lower level of device output / refuse offer

To make sound, heat, etc. less strong from a machine OR to say no to an offer.

例文
  • I had to turn down their invitation.
  • Please turn down the volume.
  • She turned down the job offer.
  • She turned down his invitation.

turn off

1
/tˈɚn ˈɔf/
phrasal verb

Switch off a device or system

To stop a machine, light, or device from working.

例文
  • Please turn off the lights when you leave.
  • Turn off the oven before leaving.
  • He turned off the engine before getting out.
  • She turned off her phone during the meeting.

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