Afterturn

Pronunciation: /ˈæftərˌtɜrn/

Definitions of afterturn

noun a turn or change in direction that occurs after a previous action or event

Example Sentences

A1 Afterturn is when it is your time to take a turn in the game.

A2 The afterturn of the meeting will be discussing next steps.

B1 During the afterturn, each team member will share their thoughts on the project.

B2 The afterturn of the debate highlighted key points for further discussion.

C1 The afterturn of the negotiation process led to a successful agreement.

C2 In the afterturn of the conference, participants reflected on the insights gained.

Examples of afterturn in a Sentence

formal The driver carefully signaled his afterturn before changing lanes.

informal Don't forget to use your afterturn signal when making a turn.

slang I almost missed my afterturn because I was too busy chatting on the phone.

figurative She always knows when to make an afterturn in the conversation to keep it interesting.

Grammatical Forms of afterturn

• past tense: afterturned
• plural: afterturns
• comparative: more afterturn
• superlative: most afterturn
• present tense: afterturn
• future tense: will afterturn
• perfect tense: have afterturned
• continuous tense: is afterturning
• singular: afterturn
• positive degree: afterturn
• infinitive: to afterturn
• gerund: afterturning
• participle: afterturned

Origin and Evolution of afterturn

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'afterturn' is believed to have originated in Middle English, likely derived from the combination of 'after' and 'turn'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'afterturn' has evolved to refer to a subsequent or following rotation or change in direction, often used in a figurative sense to denote a shift or transition in circumstances or events.