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turning
noun
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Divide turning into syllables:

turn · ing

How to pronounce turning:

Definition of turning:

turning (noun):
the act or course of one that turns
the point where such a way turns off
act of changing in practice or custom.

Synonyms for turning:

junctiondeviationexitstemversionswerverightdigressionswervingturn

Antonyms for turning:

remainingstayingsteadyingbeing

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