turning

US /ˈtɝː.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈtɝː.nɪŋ/
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the action or process of changing direction or position

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The car made a sharp turning at the corner.
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The turning of the leaves signals autumn.
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moving in a circular direction around an axis or center

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The Earth is constantly turning on its axis.
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The key was turning in the lock.
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changing or converting from one state or form to another

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The caterpillar is turning into a butterfly.
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The weather is turning colder.
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changingtransformingconvertingbecoming
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