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Grammar : Verb
Spell : turn
Phonetic Transcription : tɜrn



Definition of turned

Origin :
  • late Old English turnian "to rotate, revolve," in part also from Old French torner "to turn," both from Latin tornare "turn on a lathe," from tornus "lathe," from Greek tornos "lathe, tool for drawing circles," from PIE root *tere- "to rub, rub by turning, turn, twist" (see throw (v.)). Expression to turn (something) into (something else) probably retains the classical sense of "to shape on a lathe" (attested in English from c.1300). Related: Turned; turning.
  • To turn up "arrive" is recorded from 1755. Turn-off "something that dampens one's spirits" recorded by 1971 (said to have been in use since 1968); to turn (someone) on "excite, stimulate, arouse" is recorded from 1903. Someone should revive turn-sick "dizzy," which is attested from mid-15c. To turn (something) loose "set free" is recorded from 1590s. Turn down (v.) "reject" first recorded 1891, American English. Turn in "go to bed" is attested from 1690s, originally nautical. To turn the stomach "nauseate" is recorded from 1620s. To turn up one's nose as an expression of contempt is attested from 1779. Turning point is attested by 1836 in a figurative sense; literal sense from 1856.
  • verb revolve, curve
  • verb reverse; change course
  • verb adapt, fit
  • verb become sour or tainted
  • verb use; resort to
  • verb sicken
  • verb change one's mind; defect
  • verb twist a body part
Example sentences :
  • Philippe had turned with evident distress toward the latter.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • As Philothea turned towards her companion, she met Aspasia's earnest gaze.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • He turned and faced Percival, looking from him to his sandwich with vacant eyes.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • I've turned peddler, and would like to sell you some blueberries.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • He grew pale with passion, turned on his heel, and strode away.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • He turned into a restaurant on Madison Square and ordered dinner.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • He turned her face up to his own again, and softly kissed her wet eyes.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • After following Lake Barlee for nine miles, it turned to the southward.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • We gave the horses water out of the drums, and turned eastward with them.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • We turned east for ten miles to a range, which we found to be covered with spinifex.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

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