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round vs knock

knock vs round

round and knock both are nouns.

round is an adjective but knock is not an adjective.

round and knock both are verbs.

round is an adverb but knock is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
round Yes Yes Yes Yes
knock Yes No Yes No
As verbs, knock is a hypernym of round; that is, knock is a word with a broader meaning than round:
  • round: attack in speech or writing
  • knock: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Other hypernyms of round include criticise, criticize, pick apart.
round (noun) knock (noun)
(often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order) the act of hitting vigorously
the usual activities in your day negative criticism
the activity of playing 18 holes of golf a vigorous blow
any circular or rotating mechanism the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
a charge of ammunition for a single shot a bad experience
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) knock (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) knock (verb)
become round, plump, or shapely find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
make round knock against with force or violence
bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state rap with the knuckles
express as a round number deliver a sharp blow or push
pronounce with rounded lips make light, repeated taps on a surface
attack in speech or writing sound like a car engine that is firing too early
wind around; move along a circular course
round (adverb) knock (adverb)
from beginning to end; throughout
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