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turn vs play

play vs turn

turn and play both are nouns.

turn and play both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
turn Yes No Yes No
play Yes No Yes No
As nouns, turn and play are synonyms defined as:
  • turn and play: (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
turn (noun) play (noun)
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
the act of turning away or in the opposite direction (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
taking a short walk out and back the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
a favor for someone an attempt to get something
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
turning or twisting around (in place) a preset plan of action in team sports
a short performance that is part of a longer program activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
a movement in a new direction the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
an unforeseen development utilization or exercise
a circular segment of a curve movement or space for movement
(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
a theatrical performance of a drama
a weak and tremulous light
a state in which action is feasible
the removal of constraints
(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
turn (verb) play (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
change to the contrary pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
go sour or spoil exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become consider not very seriously
undergo a transformation or a change of position or action participate in games or sport
change color bet or wager (money)
become officially one year older contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
direct at someone make bets
shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel stake on the outcome of an issue
let (something) fall or spill from a container shoot or hit in a particular manner
alter the functioning or setting of employ in a game or in a specific position
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form use or move
to break and turn over earth especially with a plow use to one's advantage
to change orientation or direction manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
cause to move around a center so as to show another side of discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
cause to move around or rotate replay (as a melody)
pass to the other side of perform music on (a musical instrument)
move around an axis or a center play a role or part
to send or let go perform on a certain location
cause to move along an axis or into a new direction be performed or presented for public viewing
channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something cause to emit recorded audio or video
get by buying and selling pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
accomplish by rotating perform on a stage or theater
undergo a change or development emit recorded sound
cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics play on an instrument
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
behave in a certain way
be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
behave carelessly or indifferently
be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way
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