Switch and Turn

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Switch

Switch verb - Change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence.

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Turn is a synonym for switch in change topic. In some cases you can use "Turn" instead the word "Switch" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like bend.

Nearby Words: switched, switching, switchover, switchback, switchboard

Turn

Turn verb - To change the course or direction of (something).

Usage example: he turned his cart uphill

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Switch is a synonym for turn in bend topic. Sometimes you can use "Switch" instead the word "Turn" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as reverse.

Nearby Words: turned, turning

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How words are described

full	full switch	full turn
similar	similar switch	similar turn
brief	brief switch	brief turn
right	right switch	right turn
Other adjectives: complete, original, fake, initial, single, abrupt, actual, real, big, wrong, new, permanent, major, final, temporary, next, last, different, recent, sudden.

Common collocations

character	switch character	turn character
order	switch order	turn order
body	switch body	turn body
parts	switch parts	turn parts
Other words: moment, time, characters, weapon, powers, weapons, guns.

Both words in one sentence

Shiverburn is one of these until you hit a switch and turn it into Slippy-Slidey Ice World.

Source: Video Game / Super Mario Galaxy 2
I love my purple ball of fluff / I'll flip a switch and turn him off Running Gag: Mayor's obsession with the President's visit.

Source: Series / LazyTown
Blackout Basement: Guybrush falls into a dark room and has to Pixel Hunt in the dark to find the switch and turn on the light.

Source: Video Game / Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge

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