Round

Shaped like a circle or sphere; having a curved surface, A circular route or path that goes back to the starting point, A series of related events or actions that occur in a sequence, To approximate a certain number or value to the nearest whole number or specified decimal place, To move in a circular direction or to encircle something

Round - Meanings

Shaped like a circle or sphere; having a curved surface

Example: She held a round glass ornament in her hand.

Usage: formalContext: describing shapes, objects, or structures

Note: This is the most common meaning of 'round' when referring to physical attributes.

A circular route or path that goes back to the starting point

Example: Let's take a round of the park before we leave.

Usage: informalContext: discussing travel or navigation

Note: Used when talking about moving in a circle or returning to the starting point.

A series of related events or actions that occur in a sequence

Example: He went through several rounds of interviews before getting the job.

Usage: formalContext: referring to stages or phases of a process

Note: Commonly used in contexts like sports, competitions, or selection processes.

To approximate a certain number or value to the nearest whole number or specified decimal place

Example: Can you round the total to the nearest hundred?

Usage: formalContext: mathematics or numerical calculations

Note: Involves adjusting a number to a more convenient or simplified form.

To move in a circular direction or to encircle something

Example: The dog rounded up the sheep in the field.

Usage: formalContext: describing movement or actions

Note: Often used in the context of herding, gathering, or surrounding objects or individuals.

Round's synonyms

circular

Circular refers to something that is in the shape of a circle or a ring.

Example: The table had a circular top.

Note: Circular specifically describes something that is round in shape, emphasizing the circular form.

spherical

Spherical describes something shaped like a sphere, a three-dimensional round object.

Example: The Earth is a spherical planet.

Note: Spherical emphasizes the three-dimensional aspect of roundness, often used in scientific or technical contexts.

orbicular

Orbicular means having the shape of an orb or a sphere.

Example: The artist created an orbicular sculpture.

Note: Orbicular is a less common synonym for round, often used in artistic or poetic contexts.

globular

Globular describes something shaped like a globe or a rounded mass.

Example: The potion was stored in a globular bottle.

Note: Globular is often used to describe objects that are rounded and somewhat bulky in shape.

Round expressions, common phrases

Round the clock

This phrase means continuously, without stopping.

Example: We have security monitoring the building round the clock.

Note: The word 'round' here emphasizes the continuous nature of the monitoring.

Round up

To gather or collect people or things together.

Example: Let's round up all the volunteers and head to the event.

Note: The original word 'round' in this context means to bring things together in a group.

Round off

To finish something in a smooth or satisfactory way.

Example: She rounded off her speech with a powerful quote.

Note: The word 'round' here implies completion or conclusion in a smooth manner.

Round the bend

To become crazy, lose one's mind, or go insane.

Example: After working overtime for weeks, he seemed to be going round the bend.

Note: The phrase uses 'round' to suggest a circular or erratic mental state.

Come full circle

To return to the original position or situation, often with a sense of completion or understanding.

Example: After years of traveling, she felt like her life had come full circle.

Note: This phrase uses 'circle' to convey the idea of completing a cycle or journey.

Round the corner

Very close by; nearby.

Example: The store is just round the corner from the post office.

Note: In this phrase, 'round' indicates proximity or a short distance away.

Year-round

Throughout the whole year; all year long.

Example: The resort offers activities year-round, not just in the summer.

Note: The term 'year-round' emphasizes that something is available or happens continuously throughout the year.

Round of applause

A brief period of clapping by a group of people to show appreciation or approval.

Example: The audience gave the performers a round of applause after the show.

Note: This phrase uses 'round' to signify a collective, cyclical action of clapping happening briefly.

Round everyday (slang) expressions

Round the twist

To be crazy or mentally unstable.

Example: He's been acting a bit round the twist lately, talking to imaginary friends.

Note: The slang term 'round the twist' is a colloquial way of saying someone is mentally unstable, which is quite different from the original meaning of 'round' as a shape or direction.

Go round in circles

To keep discussing the same points without making any progress.

Example: Stop going round in circles and make a decision!

Note: In this context, 'round' refers to a cycle or repeating pattern, contrasting with its original meaning of a shape or direction.

Get round to

To find the time or opportunity to do something.

Example: I'll get round to cleaning the garage this weekend.

Note: This slang term uses 'round' to indicate completing a task or reaching a particular point, which differs from its usual meaning of circular or surrounding.

Round the block

To go around a specific area or path, usually indicating a short distance.

Example: I had to drive round the block a few times before I found a parking spot.

Note: The slang 'round the block' refers to moving around a specific location, in contrast to the original meaning of 'round' as a shape or curve.

In the round

To be presented or seen from all sides or perspectives.

Example: Seeing the play staged in the round made the experience more intimate.

Note: When something is presented 'in the round', it is viewed from all angles or perspectives, unlike the original meaning of 'round' referring to a circular shape.

Round - Examples

The pizza is round.

We went for a walk around the park.

The estimate is around $500.

Round grammar

Round - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)

Lemma: round

Conjugations

Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): rounder

Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): roundest

Adjective (Adjective): round

Adverb (Adverb): round

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): rounds

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): round

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): rounded

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): rounding

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): rounds

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): round

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): round

Syllables, Separation and Stress

round Contains 1 syllables: round

Phonetic transcription: ˈrau̇nd

round , ˈrau̇nd (The red syllable is stressed)

Round - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

round: ~ 2300 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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