Toss And Turn

Pronunciation: /tɔs ənd tɜrn/

Definitions of toss and turn

verb Toss and turn are both verbs in this context. To toss means to throw something lightly or carelessly, and to turn means to move or rotate around an axis or center.

Example Sentences

A1 I toss and turn in bed when I can't sleep.

A2 She tossed and turned all night worrying about the exam.

B1 After hearing the bad news, he tossed and turned with anxiety.

B2 The suspense of the movie made him toss and turn in his seat.

C1 The unresolved issues at work caused him to toss and turn at night.

C2 Even with medication, he still tosses and turns due to chronic pain.

Examples of toss and turn in a Sentence

formal The patient would often toss and turn throughout the night due to their discomfort.

informal I couldn't sleep last night, I just kept tossing and turning in bed.

slang I was so stressed about the exam that I tossed and turned all night.

figurative The decision weighed heavily on her mind, causing her to toss and turn in bed.

Grammatical Forms of toss and turn

• past tense: tossed and turned
• plural: toss and turn
• comparative: more toss and turn
• superlative: most toss and turn
• present tense: toss and turn
• future tense: will toss and turn
• perfect tense: have tossed and turned
• continuous tense: are tossing and turning
• singular: tosses and turns
• positive degree: toss and turn
• infinitive: to toss and turn
• gerund: tossing and turning
• participle: tossing and turning

Origin and Evolution of toss and turn

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'toss and turn' originated from the Old English word 'tossian' meaning to throw or fling, and 'turnian' meaning to rotate or revolve.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'toss and turn' evolved to describe restless or fitful movements in bed, indicating difficulty sleeping or finding a comfortable position.