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round vs criticise

criticise vs round

round is a noun but criticise is not a noun.

round is an adjective but criticise is not an adjective.

round and criticise both are verbs.

round is an adverb but criticise is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
round Yes Yes Yes Yes
criticise No No Yes No
As verbs, criticise is a hypernym of round; that is, criticise is a word with a broader meaning than round:
  • round: attack in speech or writing
  • criticise: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Other hypernyms of round include criticize, knock, pick apart.
round (noun) criticise (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) criticise (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) criticise (verb)
become round, plump, or shapely find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
make round act as a critic
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) criticise (adverb)
from beginning to end; throughout
Difference between round and criticise

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