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round vs around

around vs round

round is a noun but around is not a noun.

round is an adjective but around is not an adjective.

round is a verb but around is not a verb.

round and around both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
round Yes Yes Yes Yes
around No No No Yes
As adverbs, round and around are synonyms defined as:
  • round and around: from beginning to end; throughout
round (noun) around (noun)
(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
round (adjective) around (adjective)
having the shape or form of a circle
(of sounds) full and rich
(mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand
round (verb) around (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
round (adverb) around (adverb)
from beginning to end; throughout in circumference
in the area or vicinity
from beginning to end; throughout
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
by a circular or circuitous route
in a circle or circular motion
all around or on all sides
to a particular destination either specified or understood
in or to a reversed position or direction
Difference between round and around

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