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overturn vs turtle

turtle vs overturn

overturn and turtle both are nouns.

overturn and turtle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overturn Yes No Yes No
turtle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, turtle is a hyponym of overturn; that is, turtle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than overturn:
  • overturn: turn from an upright or normal position
  • turtle: overturn accidentally
Other hyponyms of overturn include capsize, turn turtle, upend.
overturn (noun) turtle (noun)
the act of upsetting something any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming
an improbable and unexpected victory a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
overturn (verb) turtle (verb)
change radically hunt for turtles, especially as an occupation
rule against overturn accidentally
cancel officially
turn from an upright or normal position
cause to overturn from an upright or normal position
cause the downfall of; of rulers
Difference between overturn and turtle

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