Master confusing words with ease
Turn into vs. Turn to
Turn into
/ˈtɜːnɪŋˈɪntə/Examples:
The caterpillar will turn into a beautiful butterfly.His passion turned into a successful career.Those negotiations turned into a lifelong partnership.
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Turn to
/tɜːrn tuː/Examples:
When in doubt, he would always turn to her for advice.In times of crisis, people often turn to family for support.She decided to turn to painting as a form of therapy.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- "Turn into" suggests a transformation from one state or form into another, like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.
- "Turn to" often implies seeking someone or something for help, support, attention, or a new direction.
- Remember that "turn into" often involves change or metamorphosis, while "turn to" is about movement or reliance on something else.
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