Upturn

Pronunciation: /ʌpˈtɜrn/

Definitions of upturn

noun a sudden or unexpected improvement or change for the better

Example Sentences

A1 The economy is showing signs of an upturn.

A2 There was a slight upturn in sales last month.

B1 The company is hoping for an upturn in profits next quarter.

B2 The upturn in the housing market is good news for sellers.

C1 The upturn in business activity is a positive sign for the economy.

C2 Investors are optimistic about the upturn in the stock market.

Examples of upturn in a Sentence

formal The economic forecast predicts an upturn in the market next quarter.

informal Looks like there's an upturn in sales this month.

slang Things are finally looking up, we're seeing an upturn in profits.

figurative After a period of struggle, she felt an upturn in her mood and outlook on life.

Grammatical Forms of upturn

• past tense: upturned
• plural: upturns
• comparative: more upturned
• superlative: most upturned
• present tense: upturn
• future tense: will upturn
• perfect tense: has upturned
• continuous tense: is upturning
• singular: upturn
• positive degree: upturn
• infinitive: to upturn
• gerund: upturning
• participle: upturned

Origin and Evolution of upturn

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'upturn' originated from the combination of the prefix 'up-' meaning upward or in an upward direction, and the verb 'turn' meaning to move in a different direction.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a literal turning upwards, the word 'upturn' has evolved to also signify a positive change or improvement in a situation or trend.