Cool MateMeaning of Turned
Changed direction or position.
In simple words: To change direction or position.
Turned in a sentence
- She turned the page of the book quickly.
- The road turned sharply to the right.
- He turned around to see who was behind him.
- The conversation turned to politics after dinner.
- The sun turned the sky orange at sunset.
- She turned her life around after moving to a new city.
- He turned 30 last month.
- The leaves turned yellow in the autumn.
How to use Turned
Use 'turned' for changing direction, position, or condition. It's neutral and appropriate in most contexts.
Grammar pattern
turned + object
Memory hint
Think of a car that has just 'turned' at a corner.
Related words
Collocations with Turned
- turned around
- turned out
- turned back
- turned on
- turned off
Synonyms for Turned
- changed
- switched
- adjusted
- rotated
- shifted
Opposites of Turned
- straightened
- remained
- stayed
Common mistakes with Turned
- Confusing 'turned' with 'turned over' which indicates flipping.
- Using 'turn' instead of 'turned' in past contexts.
- Mixing up meanings in different contexts, such as 'turned up' meaning to arrive.
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Frequently asked questions about Turned
What does Turned mean?
To change direction or position.
What is the definition of Turned?
Changed direction or position.
How do you use Turned in a sentence?
She turned the page of the book quickly.
Can you give another example of Turned?
The road turned sharply to the right.
What are synonyms for Turned?
Common alternatives include changed, switched, adjusted, rotated, shifted.
What is the opposite of Turned?
Opposite meanings include straightened, remained, stayed.
What words go with Turned?
It commonly pairs with turned around, turned out, turned back, turned on, turned off.
What are common mistakes when using Turned?
Confusing 'turned' with 'turned over' which indicates flipping. Using 'turn' instead of 'turned' in past contexts. Mixing up meanings in different contexts, such as 'turned up' meaning to arrive.
How do you pronounce Turned?
US: //tɜrnd//, UK: //tɜːnd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Turned?
Use 'turned' for changing direction, position, or condition. It's neutral and appropriate in most contexts.