turning (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/

Definition

A change in direction or position; a bend or curve in a road or path.

Examples

• The car made a sharp turning at the intersection.

• We followed the turning down a narrow country lane.

• The turning point in the game came in the final minutes.

How to Use turning

turning point (collocation)

A moment at which a decisive change in a situation occurs. — "The invention of the printing press was a major turning point in history."

take a turning (prepositional phrase)

To go in a particular direction at a specific point, usually on a road. — "You need to take a turning just after the post office."

Synonyms of turning

Words with a similar meaning to turning:

• bend
• curve
• corner
• pivot

Antonyms of turning

Words with the opposite meaning to turning:

• straight
• direct

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