English

turn

tɝːn, tɜrn, tɜːn, tɝn
Meaning: to change direction
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: tɜrn, tɜːn, tɝn

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base turn
3rd person singular present turns
Present participle turning
Past turned
Will future will turn
Going-to future going to turn
Imperative negative don't turn / do not turn

Example sentences

Turn left at the next corner to find the library.
Turn left at the next corner to find the library.
Turn the light off.
Turn the light off.
He turned around and waved goodbye.
He turned around and waved goodbye.
Turn at the second left.
Turn at the second left.
Turn left at the next intersection.
Turn left at the next intersection.

Usage Notes

Used when changing the direction of movement or travel.

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