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spell vs turn

turn vs spell

spell and turn both are nouns.

spell and turn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spell Yes No Yes No
turn Yes No Yes No
As nouns, spell and turn are synonyms defined as:
  • spell and turn: a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
Other synonyms of spell include go, tour.
spell (noun) turn (noun)
a verbal formula believed to have magical force the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) taking a short walk out and back
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition a favor for someone
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
turning or twisting around (in place)
a short performance that is part of a longer program
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)
spell (verb) turn (verb)
take turns working twist suddenly so as to sprain
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of change to the contrary
indicate or signify go sour or spoil
place under a spell pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word) undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn 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
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