past form and past participle
It means that someone or something moved in a different direction, or made a person, vehicle, or thing move in a different direction.
She turned left at the traffic lights.
The bus had turned into our street.
American English
How to pronounce turned
verbB1Very common word
TERND
/tʰɚnd̚/
One syllable.
Form of turn
Turned is used as both the past form and the past participle of turn.
It means that someone or something moved in a different direction, or made a person, vehicle, or thing move in a different direction.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past form and past participle
It means that someone or something moved around a central point, or made something move that way.
She turned the key in the lock.
The wheels had turned slowly.
past form and past participle
It means that someone used a control to start or stop a machine, light, or other device.
I turned on the coffee maker.
The lights were turned off before bed.
past form and past participle
It means that someone or something became different in color, condition, or form.
The weather turned cold overnight.
The caterpillar had turned into a butterfly.
Useful expressions
to face or move in the opposite direction
Turn around and look at the sign.
to have a particular result
The repair turned out well.
to refuse an offer or request
She turned down the job.