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in turn

 

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Adverbial in turn has 1 sense
  1. successively, in turn - in proper order or sequence; "talked to each child in turn"; "the stable became in turn a chapel and then a movie theater"

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Term: in turn

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition:

1. In a particular order or sequence.

2. As a natural or logical consequence.

Sense:

1. Referring to a specific order or sequence:

- We took turns to speak in turn at the meeting.

- The team members each had a chance to bat in turn.

2. Referring to a consequence or result:

- He offended his boss and, in turn, lost his job.

- The company's success is due, in turn, to the hard work of its employees.

Usage:

- She distributed the snacks to the children in turn.

- The students presented their projects in turn.

- The couple agreed to take care of each other in turn during their vacation.

- The country's economy is reliant on various sectors that support each other in turn.

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