Meaning & Definition of word "Turned"

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.