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turned

Pronunciation: [/tɜːnd/]

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turned: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use turned in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “change direction”

(verb) when something moves or changes direction to face a different way. Like when you turn your body to look behind you.

Example

She turned left at the intersection.

Example

He didn't turn around to see who was calling his name.

Example

Did you turn the nozzle to adjust the water pressure?

Context: “change state”

(verb) to change or switch from one state, condition, or form to another. Like turning from happy to sad.

Example

The caterpillar turned into a beautiful butterfly.

Example

The milk turned sour after being left out too long.

Example

Have you seen the leaves turn colors in the fall?

How to pronounce turned

Pronunciation: [/tɜːnd/]

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