flip vs turn on

turn on vs flip

flip is a noun but turn on is not a noun.

flip is an adjective but turn on is not an adjective.

flip and turn on both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flip	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
turn on	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, turn on is a hyponym of flip; that is, turn on is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than flip:

flip: cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
turn on: cause to operate by flipping a switch

Other hyponyms of flip include switch on, cut, switch off, turn off, turn out.

flip (noun)	turn on (noun)
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
the act of flipping a coin
a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
a sudden, quick movement
hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg

flip (adjective)	turn on (adjective)
marked by casual disrespect

flip (verb)	turn on (verb)
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)	become hostile towards
go mad, go crazy	get high, stoned, or drugged
react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way	cause to operate by flipping a switch
throw or toss with a light motion	to evoke sexual feelings
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation	cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse	produce suddenly or automatically
move with a flick or light motion	be contingent on
lightly throw to see which side comes up
cause to move with a flick
toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
look through a book or other written material

Difference between flip and turn on

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