Synonyms for turn

Other words for “turn”, grouped by meaning.

We found 36 synonyms for “turn”. The most common are bend, crook, twist, turning, play.

noun a circular segment of a curve

noun the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

Synonymsturning

noun (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession

Synonymsplay

noun an unforeseen development

noun a movement in a new direction

Synonymsturning

noun turning or twisting around (in place)

Synonymstwist

noun a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

Synonymsgospelltour

noun (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive

Synonymsboutround

noun a short performance that is part of a longer program

noun a favor for someone

Synonymsgood turn

verb undergo a transformation or a change of position or action

Synonymschange state

verb undergo a change or development

Synonymsbecome

verb change to the contrary

verb pass to the other side of

Synonymsmove around

verb pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

Synonymsgrow

verb let (something) fall or spill from a container

Synonymsrelease

verb cause to move around a center so as to show another side of

Synonymsturn over

verb to break and turn over earth especially with a plow

Synonymsplowplough

verb twist suddenly so as to sprain

verb cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form

verb have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to

Synonymscall on

verb go sour or spoil

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University