in turn in English dictionary

  • in turn

    Meanings and definitions of "in turn"

    • One after the other; one at a time; in succession; successively.
    • In due order; in proper sequence; in a determined or measured sequence, as a waiting line or queue.
    • In response; in return.
    • Having a relationship sequentially comparable to one just mentioned; accordingly or similarly, with respect to sequence, precedence, or hierarchy.Kibbitzer 51, “In turn”, [ ]
    • adverb
      One after the other; one at a time; in succession; successively.
    • adverb
      In due order; in proper sequence; in a determined or measured sequence, as a waiting line or queue.
    • adverb
      In response; in return.
    • adverb
      Having a relationship sequentially comparable to one just mentioned; accordingly or similarly, with respect to sequence, precedence, or hierarchy. Kibbitzer 51, “In turn”, [1]
    • one after the other; successively
    • in due order, as a queue
    • in response in return
    • having a relationship sequentially comparable to one just mentioned
    • When it is his/her/its turn.
    • adverb
      in proper order or sequence; "talked to each child in turn"; "the stable became in turn a chapel and then a movie theater"

    Synonyms of "in turn" in English dictionary

    successively, successively are the top synonyms of "in turn" in the English thesaurus.

    • successively
    • successively

      in proper order or sequence; "talked to each child in turn"; "the stable became in turn a chapel and then a movie theater"

    Grammar and declension of in turn

    • in turn ( not comparable)
    • in turn (not comparable)

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