How to Use "Turn" with Example Sentences

turn (n): a change in direction; a chance to do something before or after someone else

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Used with adjectives:

"He made a sudden turn at the traffic light."
(sudden, sharp, quick)

"The school bus makes wide turns."
(wide)

"Make a left turn here."
(left, right, slight)

"He had to make a U-turn during his driving test."
(u, three-point)

"The car made a complete turn before stopping."
(complete, full, half, quarter)

"She made a 90-degree turn."
(90-degree, 180- degree)

Used with verbs:

"The car made a turn at the light."
(made)

"Can I have my turn now?"
(have)

"Give her a turn."
(give)

"He missed his turn."
(missed)

"You have to wait your turn."
(wait)

"Let's take turns riding the bike."
(take)

Used with prepositions:

"Make a right turn at the signal."
(at)

turn (v): to change directions

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Used with adverbs:

"She quickly turned her head."
(quickly, suddenly)

"He slowly turned the doorknob to the haunted house."
(slowly, cautiously)

Used with nouns:

"She turned her face towards the stage."
(face, body, head, attention)

"Her expression turned cold."
(expression)

"The weather turned warm."
(weather)

"He turned the wheel to the right."
(wheel, key, handle, knob)