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round vs route

route vs round

round and route both are nouns.

round is an adjective but route is not an adjective.

round and route both are verbs.

round is an adverb but route is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
round Yes Yes Yes Yes
route Yes No Yes No
As nouns, route is a hypernym of round; that is, route is a word with a broader meaning than round:
  • round: a regular route for a sentry or policeman
  • route: an established line of travel or access
Other hypernyms of round include itinerary, path.
round (noun) route (noun)
(often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order) an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
the usual activities in your day an established line of travel or access
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) route (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) route (verb)
become round, plump, or shapely send via a specific route
make round divert in a specified direction
bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state send documents or materials to appropriate destinations
express as a round number
pronounce with rounded lips
attack in speech or writing
wind around; move along a circular course
round (adverb) route (adverb)
from beginning to end; throughout
Difference between round and route

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