circular vs round

round vs circular

circular and round both are nouns.

circular and round both are adjectives.

circular is not a verb while round is a verb.

circular is not an adverb while round is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
circular	Yes	Yes	No	No
round	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As adjectives, circular and round are synonyms defined as:

circular and round: having the shape or form of a circle

circular (noun)	round (noun)
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution	(often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order)
	the usual activities in your day
	the activity of playing 18 holes of golf
	any circular or rotating mechanism
	a charge of ammunition for a single shot
	a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
	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
	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

circular (adjective)	round (adjective)
having the shape or form of a circle	having the shape or form of a circle
describing a circle; moving in a circle	(of sounds) full and rich
	(mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand

circular (verb)	round (verb)
	become round, plump, or shapely
	make round
	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

circular (adverb)	round (adverb)
	from beginning to end; throughout

Difference between circular and round

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