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.