section vs turn

section and turn both are nouns.

section and turn both are verbs.

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

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

section: one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
turn: (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive

Other hyponyms of section include frame, beginning, middle, end, high point, component, constituent, element, factor, ingredient, chukka, chukker, frame, inning, game, bout, round, first period, second period, final period, half, period, quarter, over.

section (noun)	turn (noun)
the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)	the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object	the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole	taking a short walk out and back
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)	a favor for someone
a segment of a citrus fruit	(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
a small army unit usually having a special function	turning or twisting around (in place)
a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class	a short performance that is part of a longer program
a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon	a movement in a new direction
a specialized division of a large organization	an unforeseen development
a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately	a circular segment of a curve
(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid	(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people	a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
a land unit equal to 1 square mile

section (verb)	turn (verb)
divide into segments	twist suddenly so as to sprain
	change to the contrary
	go sour or spoil
	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

section vs turn

section and turn both are nouns.

section and turn both are verbs.

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