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right vs turn

turn vs right

right and turn both are nouns.

right is an adjective but turn is not an adjective.

right and turn both are verbs.

right is an adverb but turn is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
right Yes Yes Yes Yes
turn Yes No Yes No
As nouns, turn is a hypernym of right; that is, turn is a word with a broader meaning than right:
  • right: a turn toward the side of the body that is on the south when the person is facing east
  • turn: the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
Other hypernyms of right include turning.
As verbs, turn is a hypernym of right; that is, turn is a word with a broader meaning than right:
  • right: make right or correct
  • turn: change to the contrary
Other hypernyms of right include change by reversal, reverse.
right (noun) turn (noun)
a turn toward the side of the body that is on the south when the person is facing east the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's right the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature taking a short walk out and back
anything in accord with principles of justice a favor for someone
the hand that is on the right side of the body (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
those who support political or social or economic conservatism; those who believe that things are better left unchanged turning or twisting around (in place)
location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east a short performance that is part of a longer program
(frequently plural) the interest possessed by law or custom in some intangible thing a movement in a new direction
an unforeseen development
a circular segment of a curve
(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
right (adjective) turn (adjective)
being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north
in conformance with justice or law or morality
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
of or belonging to the political or intellectual right
correct in opinion or judgment
precisely accurate
appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs
(informal) very; used informally as an intensifier
most suitable or right for a particular purpose
(of the side of cloth or clothing) facing or intended to face outward
having the axis perpendicular to the base
intended for the right hand
in or into a satisfactory condition
socially right or correct
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure
right (verb) turn (verb)
make right or correct twist suddenly so as to sprain
regain an upright or proper position change to the contrary
put in or restore to an upright position go sour or spoil
make reparations or amends for pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
change color
become officially one year older
have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
direct at someone
shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
let (something) fall or spill from a container
alter the functioning or setting of
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
to change orientation or direction
cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
cause to move around or rotate
pass to the other side of
move around an axis or a center
to send or let go
cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
get by buying and selling
accomplish by rotating
undergo a change or development
cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics
right (adverb) turn (adverb)
an interjection expressing agreement; Yes, you are indeed correct
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
in an accurate manner
toward or on the right; also used figuratively
precisely, exactly
in accordance with moral or social standards
(Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
immediately
completely
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