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Nouns (46)

turn

n. taking a short walk out and back; "we took a turn in the park"

turn

n. the act of turning away or in the opposite direction; "he made an abrupt turn away from her"

back

n. the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage

back

n. the part of a garment that covers the back of your body; "they pinned a `kick me' sign on his back"

back

n. the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine; "his back was nicely tanned"

back

n. (football) a person who plays in the backfield

move, turn

n. (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game

twist, turn

n. turning or twisting around (in place); "with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room"

turning, turn

n. the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course; "he took a turn to the right"

play, turn

n. (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession; "it is my turn"; "it is still my play"

turn, good turn

n. a favor for someone; "he did me a good turn"

turning, turn

n. a movement in a new direction; "the turning of the wind"

back, backrest

n. a support that you can lean against while sitting; "the back of the dental chair was adjustable"

back, rear

n. the side that goes last or is not normally seen; "he wrote the date on the back of the photograph"

twist, turn, turn of events

n. an unforeseen development; "events suddenly took an awkward turn"

turn, bend, crook

n. a circular segment of a curve; "a bend in the road"; "a crook in the path"

turn, round, bout

n. (sports) a period of play during which one team is on the offensive

turn, tour, go, spell

n. a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else); "it's my go"; "a spell of work"

back, background, rear

n. the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer; "he stood at the back of the stage"; "it was hidden in the rear of the store"

back, previous, previous button

n. a button in a web browser or web page that takes you to the previous page or section when pressed

act, turn, routine, bit, number

n. a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program; "he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did"

Verbs (47)

turn

v. change color; "In Vermont, the leaves turn early"

turn

v. change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense; "Turn towards me"; "The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face"; "She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs"

turn

v. cause to move around or rotate; "turn a key"; "turn your palm this way"

turn

v. move around an axis or a center; "The wheels are turning"

back

v. support financial backing for; "back this enterprise"

turn, grow

v. pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become; "The weather turned nasty"; "She grew angry"

turn, change state

v. undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election"

release, turn

v. let (something) fall or spill a container; "turn the flour onto a plate"

turn, shape by rotating

v. shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel; "turn the legs of the table"; "turn the clay on the wheel"

turn, move around

v. pass to the other side of; "turn the corner"; "move around the obstacle"

turn, turn over

v. cause to move around a center so as to show another side of; "turn a page of a book"

back, travel backward

v. travel backward; "back into the driveway"; "The car backed up and hit the tree"

back, cause to travel backward

v. cause to travel backward; "back the car into the parking spot"

back, sanction

v. give sanction to; "I approve of his educational policies"

back, be in back of

v. be in back of; "My garage backs their yard"

turn, reverse, change by reversal

v. change to the contrary; "The trend was reversed"; "the tides turned against him"; "public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern"

turn, sour, ferment, go sour

v. go sour or spoil; "The milk has soured"; "The wine worked"; "The cream has turned--we have to throw it out"

turn, convert, convince, win over

v. make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something; "He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product"

turn, become, turn into, turn to

v. undergo a change or development; "The water turned into ice"; "Her former friend became her worst enemy"; "He turned traitor"

back, substantiate, back up

v. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"

second, back, endorse, indorse

v. give support or one's approval to; "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project"

Adverbs (14)

back, to the place of origin

adv. "She went back to her parents' house"

back, to the original state

adv. "He went back to sleep"

back, ago, in the past, into the past

adv. "Sixty years ago my grandfather came to the U.S."

back, backward, toward the past

adv. "Don't think back"

back, in reply, in return

adv. "He wrote back three days later"

Adjectives (3)

back

adj. related to or located at the back; "the back yard"; "the back entrance"

back, out-of-date

adj. of an earlier date; "back issues of the magazine"

Fuzzynyms (235)

heel

n. the back part of the human foot

end

n. one of two places from which people are communicating to each other; "the phone rang at the other end"; "both ends wrote at the same time"

change

n. the action of changing something; "the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election"

coming, approach, approaching

n. the act of drawing spatially closer to something; "the hunter's approach scattered the geese"

act, action

n. something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions"

production

n. the act or process of producing something; "Shakespeare's production of poetry was enormous"; "the production of white blood cells"

deed, feat, effort, exploit

n. a notable achievement; "he performed a great deed"; "the book was her finest effort"

spin

n. a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

change, alteration, modification

n. an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago"

surprise

n. a sudden unexpected event

variation, fluctuation

n. an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change

recession, recess, corner, niche

n. a small concavity

twist, twirl, kink

n. a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

angle

n. the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

game

n. a contest with rules to determine a winner; "you need four people to play this game"

session, academic term, school term

n. the time during which a school holds classes; "they had to shorten the school term"

period, period of time, amount of time, time period

n. an amount of time; "a time period of 30 years"; "hastened the period of time of his recovery"; "Picasso's blue period"

round, rhythm, cycle

n. an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; "the never-ending cycle of the seasons"

stretch, stint

n. an unbroken period of time during which you do something; "there were stretches of boredom"; "he did a stretch in the federal penitentiary"

continuance, duration

n. the period of time during which something continues

period, period of time, amount of time, time period

n. an amount of time; "a time period of 30 years"; "hastened the period of time of his recovery"; "Picasso's blue period"

term

n. a limited period of time; "a prison term"; "he left school before the end of term"

stretch, stint

n. an unbroken period of time during which you do something; "there were stretches of boredom"; "he did a stretch in the federal penitentiary"

season

n. a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field; "he celebrated his 10th season with the ballet company"; "she always looked forward to the avocado season"

show

n. a social event involving a public performance or entertainment; "they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway"

simulation, model

n. representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)

bear

v. move while holding up or supporting; "Bear gifts"; "bear a heavy load"; "bear news"; "bearing orders"

push, force

v. move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"

squeeze, force, wedge

v. squeeze like a wedge into a tight space; "I squeezed myself into the corner"

pull, draw, force

v. cause to move by pulling; "draw a wagon"; "pull a sled"

turn

v. cause to move around or rotate; "turn a key"; "turn your palm this way"

turn, turn over

v. cause to move around a center so as to show another side of; "turn a page of a book"

spin, twirl, whirl, birl

v. cause to spin; "spin a coin"

aim, take, train, direct, take aim

v. aim or direct at; as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment; "Please don't aim at your little brother!"; "He trained his gun on the burglar"; "Don't train your camera on the women"; "Take a swipe at one's opponent"

apply

v. ask (for something); "He applied for a leave of absence"; "She applied for college"; "apply for a job"

bear

v. move while holding up or supporting; "Bear gifts"; "bear a heavy load"; "bear news"; "bearing orders"

turn

v. move around an axis or a center; "The wheels are turning"

turn

aim, take, train, direct, take aim

bend, deflect, turn away

v. turn from a straight course , fixed direction, or line of interest

bend

v. change direction; "The road bends"

force out, evict

v. expel from one's property or force to move out by a legal process; "The landlord evicted the tenants after they had not paid the rent for four months"

bear

v. move while holding up or supporting; "Bear gifts"; "bear a heavy load"; "bear news"; "bearing orders"

push, force

v. move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"

squeeze, force, wedge

v. squeeze like a wedge into a tight space; "I squeezed myself into the corner"

pull, draw, force

v. cause to move by pulling; "draw a wagon"; "pull a sled"

turn

v. cause to move around or rotate; "turn a key"; "turn your palm this way"

turn, turn over

v. cause to move around a center so as to show another side of; "turn a page of a book"

spin, whirl, reel, gyrate, spin around

v. revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis; "The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy"

twiddle, twirl, whirl, swirl

v. turn in a twisting or spinning motion; "The leaves swirled in the autumn wind"

wheel, wheel around

v. change directions as if revolving on a pivot; "They wheeled their horses around and left"

aim, take, train, direct, take aim

bend, deflect, turn away

v. turn from a straight course , fixed direction, or line of interest

bend

v. change direction; "The road bends"

oscillate, vibrate

v. move or swing from side to side regularly; "the needle on the meter was oscillating"

waver, fluctuate, vacillate

v. sway to and fro

pirouette

v. do a pirouette, usually as part of a dance

hold, go for, apply

v. be pertinent or relevant or applicable; "The same laws apply to you!"; "This theory holds for all irrational numbers"; "The same rules go for everyone"

carry, bear, expect

v. be pregnant with; "She is bearing his child"; "The are expecting another child in January"; "I am carrying his child"

bear, birth, have, deliver, birthe, give birth to, give birth

v. cause_to_be_born; "My wife had twins yesterday!"

remit

v. send (money) in payment; "remit $25"

release, free

v. make (information) available publication; "release the list with the names of the prisoners"

undo, cause to become undone

v. cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect; "I wish I could undo my actions"

bear

v. move while holding up or supporting; "Bear gifts"; "bear a heavy load"; "bear news"; "bearing orders"

turn

v. move around an axis or a center; "The wheels are turning"

turn

aim, take, train, direct, take aim

bend, deflect, turn away

v. turn from a straight course , fixed direction, or line of interest

bend

v. change direction; "The road bends"

force out, evict

v. expel from one's property or force to move out by a legal process; "The landlord evicted the tenants after they had not paid the rent for four months"

let, permit, countenance, allow

v. consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"

sign, ratify

v. approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation; "All parties ratified the peace treaty"; "Have you signed your contract yet?"

confirm

v. support a person for a position; "The Senate confirmed the President's candidate for Secretary of Defense"

support, back, plump for, endorse, plunk for

v. be behind; approve of; "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960"

legalize, decriminalize, legitimize, legitimate, legitimatize, make legal

v. make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized"

pass, legislate

v. make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation; "They passed the amendment"; "We cannot legislate how people's spend their free time"

authenticate, establish as genuine

v. establish the authenticity of something

favor, favour, privilege

v. bestow a privilege upon

retreat, withdraw, recede, pull back, draw back, move back

v. pull back or move away or backward; "The enemy withdrew"; "The limo pulled away from the curb"

disengage, withdraw

v. release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles; "I want to disengage myself from his influence"; "disengage the gears"

sparkle, fizz, foam, froth, effervesce

v. form bubbles; "The boiling soup was frothing"; "The river was foaming"; "Sparkling water"

peter out, taper off, fizzle, fizzle out

v. end weakly; "The music just petered out--there was no proper ending"

bubble, form bubbles, produce bubbles

v. form, produce, or emit bubbles; "The soup was bubbling"

churn, stir vigorously

v. stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter

buzz, hum, seethe

v. be noisy with activity; "This office is buzzing with activity"

cause, make, have, stimulate, get, induce

v. cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; "The ads induced me to buy a VCR"; "My children finally got me to buy a computer"; "My wife made me buy a new sofa"

assure, convince

v. assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence; "I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe"

baptize, baptise, christen

v. administer baptism to; "The parents had the child baptized"

implement, apply, enforce, ensure obedience to

v. ensure observance of laws and rules; "Apply the rules to everyone";

succor, succour

v. help in a difficult situation

subsidize, support with subsidies

v. support through subsidies; "The arts in Europe are heavily subsidized"

late

adj. being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time; "late evening"; "late 18th century"; "a late movie"; "took a late flight"; "had a late breakfast"

old

adj. of long duration; not new; "old tradition"; "old house"; "old wine"; "old country"; "old friendships"; "old money"

past

adj. earlier than the present time; no longer current; "time past"; "his youth is past"; "this past Thursday"; "the past year"

previous, former

adj. (used especially of persons) of the immediate past; "the former president"; "our late President is still very active"; "the previous occupant of the White House"

late

adj. being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time; "late evening"; "late 18th century"; "a late movie"; "took a late flight"; "had a late breakfast"

Synonyms (51)

turn back, backtrack, double back

v. retrace one's course; "The hikers got into a storm and had to turn back"

turn to, go to, call on, appeal to, call upon

v. have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to; "She called on her Representative to help her"; "She turned to her relatives for help"

address, turn to, speak to

v. speak to; "He addressed the crowd outside the window"

turn, become, turn into, turn to

v. undergo a change or development; "The water turned into ice"; "Her former friend became her worst enemy"; "He turned traitor"

turn around, pick up

v. get better; "Her performance in school picked up"

switch, shift, turn around, change over

v. make a shift in or exchange of; "First Joe led; then we switched"

put off, turn off, piss off

v. cause to feel intense dislike or distaste

revolt, disgust, repel, turn off, fill with distaste

v. fill with distaste; "This spoilt food disgusts me"

turn on, switch on

v. cause to operate by flipping a switch; "switch on the light"; "turn on the stereo"

cut, switch, turn out, switch off, turn off

v. cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch; "Turn off the stereo, please"; "cut the engine"; "turn out the lights"

turn, change state

v. undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election"

aft

adj. (nautical, aeronautical) situated at or toward the stern or tail

discontinued, out of production, out of print, out of use

adj. stopped permanently or temporarily; "discontinued models"; "a discontinued magazine"; "a discontinued conversation"

obsolete, disused

adj. no longer in use; "obsolete words"

obsolete, out-of-date, outdated, outmoded, superannuated

adj. old; no longer in use or valid or fashionable; "obsolete words"; "an obsolete locomotive"; "outdated equipment"; "superannuated laws"; "out-of-date ideas"

obsolescent

adj. becoming obsolete

Antonyms (32)

work

n. activity directed toward making or doing something; "she checked several points needing further work"

front

n. the side that is seen or that goes first

bow, fore, nose, prow, stem

n. front part of a vessel or aircraft; "he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line"

front

n. the part of something that is nearest to the normal viewer; "he walked to the front of the stage"

spectacular

n. a lavishly produced performance; "they put on a Christmas spectacular"

progress, advance, go on, move on, pass on, march on

v. move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "Time marches on"

advance, bring forward, move forward, bring to front

v. cause to move forward; "Can you move the car seat forward?"

advance, bring forward, move forward, bring to front

v. cause to move forward; "Can you move the car seat forward?"

face, look, front, be opposite to

v. be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to; "The house looks north"; "My backyard look onto the pond"; "The building faces the park"

dissuade, deter

v. turn away from by persuasion; "Negative campaigning will only dissuade people"

front

adj. relating to or located in the front; "the front lines"; "the front porch"

adj. of or near the head end or toward the front plane of the body

current

adj. occurring in or belonging to the present time; "current events"; "the current topic"; "current negotiations"; "current psychoanalytic theories"; "the ship's current position"

turn back

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