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takes a turn for the better

takes a turn for the better is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a turn for the better.

Meaning of take a turn for the better

Verb

take a turn for the better (third-person singular simple present takes a turn for the better, present participle taking a turn for the better, simple past took a turn for the better, past participle taken a turn for the better)

  1. (idiomatic) To start to become better; to improve.

Questions about takes a turn for the better

What is takes a turn for the better the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes a turn for the better is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take a turn for the better.

Words near takes a turn for the better in the dictionary

  1. takes a step back
  2. takes a tinkle
  3. takes a toll
  4. takes a tumble
  5. takes a turn
  6. takes a turn for the better
  7. takes a turn for the worse
  8. takes a view
  9. takes a walk
  10. takes a walkout powder
  11. takes a whack at

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