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shape vs round

round vs shape

shape and round both are nouns.

shape is not an adjective while round is an adjective.

shape and round both are verbs.

shape is not an adverb while round is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shape Yes No Yes No
round Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, round is a hyponym of shape; that is, round is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shape:
  • shape: give shape or form to
  • round: make round
Other hyponyms of shape include individuate, tie, terrace, fork, tabulate, dimension, roll, draw, strike, crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, crystallize, twist, sliver, ridge, plume, round off, round out, scallop, scollop, square, square up, dish, fit, flatten, deform, distort, strain, blow, block, block, cup, circle, encircle, turn.
shape (noun) round (noun)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order)
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) the usual activities in your day
the visual appearance of something or someone the activity of playing 18 holes of golf
alternative names for the body of a human being any circular or rotating mechanism
a perceptual structure a charge of ammunition for a single shot
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape') 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
shape (adjective) round (adjective)
having the shape or form of a circle
(of sounds) full and rich
(mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand
shape (verb) round (verb)
give shape or form to become round, plump, or shapely
shape or influence; give direction to make round
make something, usually for a specific function 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
shape (adverb) round (adverb)
from beginning to end; throughout
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