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turn vs grow

grow vs turn

turn is a noun but grow is not a noun.

turn and grow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
turn Yes No Yes No
grow No No Yes No
As verbs, turn and grow are synonyms defined as:
  • turn and grow: pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
As verbs, grow is a hypernym of turn; that is, grow is a word with a broader meaning than turn:
  • turn: change color
  • grow: pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
Other hypernyms of turn include turn, color, colour, discolor, discolour.
turn (noun) grow (noun)
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
taking a short walk out and back
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)
turn (verb) grow (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
change to the contrary become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
go sour or spoil cause to grow or develop
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become increase in size by natural process
undergo a transformation or a change of position or action pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
change color develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
become officially one year older grow emotionally or mature
have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to become attached by or as if by the process of growth
direct at someone cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel come into existence; take on form or shape
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
Difference between turn and grow

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