work vs turn

work and turn both are nouns.

work and turn both are verbs.

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

As verbs, work and turn are synonyms defined as:

work and turn: go sour or spoil

Other synonyms of work include ferment, sour.

As verbs, turn is a hypernym of work; that is, turn is a word with a broader meaning than work:

work: go sour or spoil
turn: undergo a transformation or a change of position or action

Other hypernyms of work include change state.

work (noun)	turn (noun)
activity directed toward making or doing something	the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
the occupation for which you are paid	the act of turning away or in the opposite direction
a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing	taking a short walk out and back
a place where work is done	a favor for someone
the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)	(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)	turning or twisting around (in place)
(physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force	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)

work (verb)	turn (verb)
give a workout to	twist suddenly so as to sprain
arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion	change to the contrary
go sour or spoil	go sour or spoil
cause to undergo fermentation	pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of	undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
use or manipulate to one's advantage	change color
to mix into a homogeneous mass	become officially one year older
perform as expected when applied	have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
move into or onto	direct at someone
shape, form, or improve a material	shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence	let (something) fall or spill from a container
prepare for crops	alter the functioning or setting of
make something, usually for a specific function	cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
gratify and charm, usually in order to influence	to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
proceed along a path	to change orientation or direction
move in an agitated manner	cause to move around a center so as to show another side of
provoke or excite	cause to move around or rotate
be employed	pass to the other side of
cause to work	move around an axis or a center
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; work	to send or let go
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected	cause to move along an axis or into a new direction
operate in a certain place, area, or specialty	channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something
proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity	get by buying and selling
have and exert influence or effect	accomplish by rotating
operate in or through	undergo a change or development
cause to operate or function	cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics
behave in a certain way when handled

work vs turn

work and turn both are nouns.

work and turn both are verbs.

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