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circle vs round

round vs circle

circle and round both are nouns.

circle is not an adjective while round is an adjective.

circle and round both are verbs.

circle is not an adverb while round is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
circle Yes No Yes No
round Yes Yes Yes Yes
As nouns, circle and round are synonyms defined as:
  • circle and round: any circular or rotating mechanism
circle (noun) round (noun)
movement once around a course (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order)
any circular or rotating mechanism the usual activities in your day
a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island the activity of playing 18 holes of golf
a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra any circular or rotating mechanism
street names for flunitrazepam a charge of ammunition for a single shot
an unofficial association of people or groups a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time
something approximating the shape of a circle an outburst of applause
a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg
a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic)
a regular route for a sentry or policeman
the course along which communications spread
(sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
circle (adjective) round (adjective)
having the shape or form of a circle
(of sounds) full and rich
(mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand
circle (verb) round (verb)
form or draw a circle around become round, plump, or shapely
move in a circular path above (someone or something) make round
travel around something bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state
express as a round number
pronounce with rounded lips
attack in speech or writing
wind around; move along a circular course
circle (adverb) round (adverb)
from beginning to end; throughout
Difference between circle and round

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