play vs turn

play and turn both are nouns.

play and turn both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
play	Yes	No	Yes	No
turn	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, play and turn are synonyms defined as:

play and turn: (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession

play (noun)	turn (noun)
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement	the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession	the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)	taking a short walk out and back
an attempt to get something	a favor for someone
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill	(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
a preset plan of action in team sports	turning or twisting around (in place)
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules	a short performance that is part of a longer program
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully	a movement in a new direction
utilization or exercise	an unforeseen development
movement or space for movement	a circular segment of a curve
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage	(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)	a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
a theatrical performance of a drama
a weak and tremulous light
a state in which action is feasible
the removal of constraints
(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds

play (verb)	turn (verb)
engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously	twist suddenly so as to sprain
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind	change to the contrary
exhaust by allowing to pull on the line	go sour or spoil
consider not very seriously	pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
participate in games or sport	undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
bet or wager (money)	change color
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle	become officially one year older
put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game	have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
make bets	direct at someone
stake on the outcome of an issue	shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
shoot or hit in a particular manner	let (something) fall or spill from a container
employ in a game or in a specific position	alter the functioning or setting of
use or move	cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
use to one's advantage	to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination	to change orientation or direction
discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream	cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
replay (as a melody)	cause to move around or rotate
perform music on (a musical instrument)	pass to the other side of
play a role or part	move around an axis or a center
perform on a certain location	to send or let go
be performed or presented for public viewing	cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
cause to emit recorded audio or video	channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity	get by buying and selling
perform on a stage or theater	accomplish by rotating
emit recorded sound	undergo a change or development
play on an instrument	cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
behave in a certain way
be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
behave carelessly or indifferently
be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way

play vs turn

play and turn both are nouns.

play and turn both are verbs.

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