Differences between "turn" and "turning"?
In the situation that you need to tell somebody ways to go, are there any differences between "turn" and "turning"?
For example: Are there any differences between "take the first turning on the left" and "take the first turn on the left"? In what case can we use "turn" and in what case can we use "turning"?

Thank you very much!

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Differences between "turn" and "turning"?
In the situation that you need to tell somebody ways to go, are there any differences between "turn" and "turning"?
For example: Are there any differences between "take the first turning on the left" and "take the first turn on the left"? In what case can we use "turn" and in what case can we use "turning"?

Thank you very much!

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Turning is usually in the process. Example: I am turning in the driveway.
Turn left: It's more giving directions.

"Take the first turning"--in my opinion: This sounds like an GPS language. This could mean take the first opening road/street that allows u to turn into, whether it is left or right. I don't use this expression.

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It should also be mentioned that in this example "turn" is the imperative form.

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"Turn" can be used as the present tense of itself.
"Turning" is the present progressive of "turn".
"Turning" is not a noun, however, "turn" is.
So you could make a "left turn" or a "right turn".

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Turning, is not a noun but the turn is a noun. 
For example,
"He is turning right"
And
"He made three turns"
I hope that makes sence.

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