round

/ɹˈa‍ʊnd/

/ˈɹaʊnd/

[adjective] [noun] [verb] [adverb] [preposition]

round

[ADJECTIVE]

shaped like a circle or ball; having the shape or form of a circle or ball

synonyms : circular

antonyms : square

(of sounds) full and rich

synonyms : orotund

pear-shaped

rotund

(mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand

Round

[NOUN]

a lean cut of meat, typically from the hindquarters of an animal

a period of play in certain sports during which one team or competitor is on the offensive, attempting to score or defeat their opponent

synonyms : bout

turn

medical visits conducted by a doctor or nurse in a hospital

the usual activities in your day

synonyms : daily round

the activity of playing 18 holes of golf

synonyms : round of golf

a regular route for a sentry or policeman

synonyms : beat

any circular or rotating mechanism

synonyms : circle

a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

synonyms : rung

stave

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

synonyms : troll

an outburst of applause

a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic)

synonyms : round of drinks

the course along which communications spread

an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

synonyms : cycle

rhythm

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

synonyms : one shot

unit of ammunition

to round

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

wind around; move along a circular course

make round

synonyms : round off

round out

become round, plump, or shapely

synonyms : fill out

flesh out

bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state

synonyms : brush up

polish

polish up

round off

express as a round number

synonyms : round down

round off

round out

pronounce with rounded lips

synonyms : labialise

labialize

attack in speech or writing

synonyms : assail

round

from beginning to end; throughout

synonyms : around

round

[PREPOSITION]

throughout a place or area

Examples

1. My debts are a millstone round my neck.

2. The vase had a round opening at the top.

3. The pool was a round shape, like a large basin.

4. He ordered a round of drinks for everyone at the table.

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