Meaning & Definition of word "Turned"

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    Turned

    /tɜrnd/

    verb:

    • 1. to change direction or position; to rotate.
      • Example: She turned the doorknob and opened the door.
    • 2. to change from one state, condition, or form to another.
      • Example: The leaves turned from green to yellow in the fall.
    • 3. to direct one's gaze or attention.
      • Example: He turned to look at her in surprise.
    • 4. to become or cause to become.
      • Example: The water turned cold as the sun went down.
    • 5. to change (ages, years, etc.) as in turning a specific age.
      • Example: She turned 30 last week.

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old English 'ternan', of Germanic origin; related to German 'turnen'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    turned over a new leaf:

    To make a fresh start, especially by improving one's behavior.

    turned a blind eye:

    To ignore something, often something wrong or illegal.

    turned the tables:

    To reverse a situation, typically to one's advantage.

    turn up the heat:

    To increase pressure or intensity in a situation.

    Related Words

    turn:

    To cause to move around a center point.

    rotation:

    The act of turning around an axis.

    twist:

    To turn something in a spiral shape.

    Slang Meanings of turned

    Meaning: To get turned up

    Example Sentence: That party was so good, everyone was turned up!

    Meaning: Turnt

    Example Sentence: They were completely turnt by the end of the night.