change vs turning

turning vs change

change and turning both are nouns.

change is a verb but turning is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
change	Yes	No	Yes	No
turning	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, turning is a hyponym of change; that is, turning is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than change:

change: the action of changing something
turning: act of changing in practice or custom

Other hyponyms of change include entail, about-face, policy change, reversal, volte-face, adulteration, move, relocation, downshift, downshift, filtration, reduction, simplification, decimalisation, decimalization, metrication, metrification, variation, diversification, variegation, flux, shift, switch, switching, commutation, exchange, substitution, promotion, demotion, change of state, adjustment, alteration, modification, motion, move, movement, movement, motility, motion, move, movement, change of direction, reorientation, change of magnitude, change of integrity, conversion, updating, change of shape, satisfaction, nationalisation, nationalization, communisation, communization, secularisation, secularization, rollover.

change (noun)	turning (noun)
the action of changing something	the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
a different or fresh set of clothes	act of changing in practice or custom
a thing that is different	the activity of shaping something on a lathe
a difference that is usually pleasant	the end-product created by shaping something on a lathe
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another	a movement in a new direction
the result of alteration or modification	a shaving created when something is produced by turning it on a lathe
coins of small denomination regarded collectively
the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event

change (verb)	turning (verb)
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
change clothes; put on different clothes
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
remove or replace the coverings of
become deeper in tone
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
give to, and receive from, one another

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