Synonyms for
Turning
Definition
the act of changing or moving in a different direction
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- turning point
- turning over
- turning away
- turning back
- turning in
- turning up
- turning down
Word family
Usage note
As a gerund or present participle, 'turning' can describe the act of rotation or a change in direction. It is often used in phrases like 'turning point' to signify a crucial moment.
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Example sentences
- I am turning the key in the lock.
- The car is turning right at the stop sign.
- The leaves are turning yellow in the fall.
- I am turning down the music because it's too loud.
- The dancers are turning in unison.
Quotes
Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever. - Peter Hagerty
Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge. - Eckhart Tolle
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. - Alan Watts