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turn vs control

control vs turn

turn and control both are nouns.

turn and control both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
turn Yes No Yes No
control Yes No Yes No
As verbs, control is a hypernym of turn; that is, control is a word with a broader meaning than turn:
  • turn: alter the functioning or setting of
  • control: handle and cause to function
Other hypernyms of turn include operate.
turn (noun) control (noun)
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course the activity of managing or exerting control over something
the act of turning away or in the opposite direction (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
taking a short walk out and back a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
a favor for someone power to direct or determine
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession discipline in personal and social activities
turning or twisting around (in place) great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
a short performance that is part of a longer program a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
a movement in a new direction the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
an unforeseen development a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
a circular segment of a curve a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
turn (verb) control (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
change to the contrary be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
go sour or spoil verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become handle and cause to function
undergo a transformation or a change of position or action maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
change color exercise authoritative control or power over
become officially one year older lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
direct at someone place under restrictions; limit access to by law
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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