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इंग्रजी

turn

gb/tˈɚn/ us/tˈɚn/
A1 इंग्रजी
~ 1100
अर्थ
० अर्थ
क्रियापद A1 action
1

Rotate around a point or axis

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

वापर नमुना: to turn [something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'turn' with 'spin'; 'spin' is faster and continuous, while 'turn' can be slower or partial.
समानार्थी शब्द
rotate (More formal and technical; often used in scientific contexts.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
stay still (Means not moving or rotating at all.)
सहप्रयोग
turn the wheel |turn left |turn the page |turn a knob
विषय
daily life |movement |core_vocabulary |science
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • Turn the chair to face me.
  • Please turn the page.
  • The car turned left.
  • I turn my head to see you.
क्रियापद A1 action
2

Change direction or course

To go in a different direction.

वापर नमुना: to turn [left/right/around]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes say 'make a turn' when giving simple directions; 'turn' alone is usually enough.
समानार्थी शब्द
veer (Implies a more sudden or uncontrolled change of direction.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
continue straight (Means to keep going without changing direction.)
सहप्रयोग
turn right |turn left |turn around
विषय
travel |movement |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • Turn left at the traffic lights.
  • The road turns sharply after the bridge.
  • She turned around to see who called her.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • Turn right at the school.
  • The bus turns here.
  • He turns around to wave.
क्रियापद A2 action
3

Change into a different state

To become different, or make something different.

वापर नमुना: to turn [adjective/noun]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse 'turn' with 'become'; 'turn' is often used for more sudden or noticeable changes.
समानार्थी शब्द
become ('Become' is more formal and general; 'turn' is often used for sudden or visible changes.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
remain (Means staying in the same state without change.)
सहप्रयोग
turn red |turn cold |turn into
विषय
change |daily life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • The leaves turn yellow in autumn.
  • His face turned pale when he heard the news.
  • Milk turns sour if left out too long.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The sky turns dark at night.
  • Water turns into ice when it is cold.
  • Her face turns red when she runs.
नाम A2 entity
4

Chance to act in order

Your time to do something when people take turns.

सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'turn' with 'round'; 'round' is more common in British English for games.
समानार्थी शब्द
chance ('Chance' is broader and not necessarily sequential.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
interruption (Breaking the sequence so someone doesn't get their chance.)
सहप्रयोग
take turns |your turn |wait your turn
विषय
games |social interaction |core_vocabulary |daily_life
उदाहरणे
  • It's your turn to roll the dice.
  • We take turns cooking dinner.
  • Please wait your turn in line.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • It is my turn now.
  • We take turns to speak.
  • She waits for her turn.
नाम B1 event
5

Change in direction or state

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

समानार्थी शब्द
bend ('Bend' usually refers to physical curves; 'turn' can be physical or abstract.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
straight path (A route without changes in direction.)
सहप्रयोग
sharp turn |wrong turn |take a turn
विषय
travel |change |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The road has many turns.
  • Take the first turn on the right.
  • The talk took a happy turn.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
turn
IPA
GB/tˈɚn/
US/tˈɚn/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
turn (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (turn)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: turn
  • Plural: turns
Verb
  • Base: turn
  • 3rd Person Singular: turns
  • Present Participle: turning
  • Past: turned
संबंधित शब्द
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
वाक्प्रचार

take turns

1
/tˈeɪk tˈɚnz/
fixed phrase

Alternate doing something with others

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

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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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