Turned (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Moved around an axis or center.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The handle was turned so the water poured from the spout.
- Her gaze was drawn to the sphere turned upside down in the museum display case.
- In figure skating a layback spin is an upright spin turned so that the skater's upper body is nearly horizontal.
- This pipe elbow turned down leads into a conduit on the roof of the boiler room.
- It looks like they just took an empty dumpster and turned it sideways so people would be forced to throw the garbage on the ground.
Antonyms
Meaning 2
In an unpalatable state; "sour milk".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The yogurt had turned, and I reluctantly poured it down the drain.
- Her attempt at homemade mayonnaise turned after only a few days in the fridge.
- The smell from the expired jar was pungent and indicated the contents had turned.
- Left out at room temperature, the once fresh fruit juice had turned and became undrinkable.
- When she opened the fridge, she found that the cream had turned, making it unusable for her recipe.