Round — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Round
Round (adjective)
- having every part of the surface or circumference equidistant from the center, shaped like a circle or ball
- cylindrical
- approximately round
Round (adverb)
- around
- from beginning to end, through
Round (noun)
- something (such as a circle, globe, or ring) that is round
- a knot of people
- a circle of things
Round (verb)
- to make round
- to make (the lips) round and protruded (as in the pronunciation of \ü\)
- to pronounce with lip rounding, labialize
- whisper
- to speak to in a whisper
Round (preposition)
- around
- all during, throughout
Round (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a circular strip
"a round of steel to reinforce the wooden beam"
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a series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly and in the same order
"a busy round of parties during the holiday season"
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something with a perfectly round circumference
"use a cookie cutter to make the rounds of dough"
Round (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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having every part of the surface the same distance from the center
"round billiard balls"
"the earth is not perfectly round"
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having an excess of body fat
"a round little grandmother who was a natural to play Mrs. Claus"
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marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
"an organ with a beautifully round sound"
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being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
"a round dozen eggs"
Round (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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from beginning to end
"people working there all year round"
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on all sides or in every direction
"gather round and listen to my story"
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toward the opposite direction
"turned round to see who was calling out"
Round (preposition) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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in random positions within the boundaries of
"talked to voters round the city"
Round (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to form into a round compact mass
"carefully rounded the dough and placed it on a cookie tray"
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to travel completely around
"a monorail for visitors that rounds the park"
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to turn away from a straight line or course
"rounded on the track and headed for the finish line"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Round
The most common words with a similar meaning to Round:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Round
Words with the opposite meaning of Round:
Near Antonyms of Round
Word Forms of Round
Inflections: rounded, rounding, rounds
Derived words: roundness (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Round
Middle English round, rounde "spherical, circular, rounded," borrowed from Anglo-French reund, rund, rount, going back to Vulgar Latin *retundus, altered (by presumed vowel dissimilation) from Latin rotundus rotund
First known use: 14th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Round
- CEFR level: A2 English Vocabulary — Page 15
- Topics: Descriptions / Adjectives
Words & Phrases Containing Round
Frequently Asked Questions about Round
What does "Round" mean?
"Round" means having every part of the surface or circumference equidistant from the center, shaped like a circle or ball. As an an adjective, an adverb, a noun, a verb and a preposition, it is defined as: having every part of the surface or circumference equidistant from the center, shaped like a circle or ball. It has 14 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Round"?
Other words for "Round" include band, circle, eye, hoop, loop, ring, cycle and merry-go-round. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Round" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Round"?
There are 208 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Round". Common alternatives include band, circle, eye, hoop, loop, ring, cycle, merry-go-round, wheel and zodiac.
What is the opposite of "Round"?
Antonyms of "Round" include lean, skinny, slender, slim, spare, thin, nonspherical and unroll. Near antonyms include angular, bony, gaunt and lank.
How do you use "Round" in a sentence?
Examples of "Round" in a sentence: "a round of steel to reinforce the wooden beam"; "a busy round of parties during the holiday season"; "use a cookie cutter to make the rounds of dough".
Is "Round" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Round" can be used as an adjective, an adverb, a noun, a verb and a preposition, depending on the context.
Is "Round" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As an A2-level word, "Round" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.
How do you pronounce "Round"?
"Round" is pronounced /ˈrau̇nd/.