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Meaning of turned up
The primary meaning of "turned up" is to arrive or appear, often unexpectedly or in large numbers.
Etymology of turned up
The phrase "turned up" originated in the 15th century, with "turn" coming from Old English "turnian" and "up" from Old English "up(p)"
Initially, it meant to turn something over or upside down, but over time, its meaning expanded to include arriving or appearing, often unexpectedly
Synonyms
appeared
arrived
came
emerged
showed up
presented
materialized
manifested
surfaced
popped up
blew in
landed
reached
got in
checked in
clocked in
signed in
rolled in
walked in
stumbled in
flocked to
gathered
convened
assembled
met
converged
showed
turned out
attended
participated
joined
enrolled
entered
came on
came forth
stepped forward
sprang up
Definitions
- To arrive or appear, especially unexpectedly or in large numbers
- * To increase or grow in amount or degree
- * To be found or discovered, often unexpectedly
Usage Examples
- A large crowd turned up to the concert, despite the bad weather
- * The police turned up some surprising evidence during the investigation
- * She turned up late to the meeting, apologizing for the delay