round
/raʊnd/
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Also a noun and a verb
Meaning
Shaped like a circle or cylinder, having a curved surface with no sharp corners.
The children gathered around the large round table to eat dinner.
Collocations
- round table
- round number
Synonyms
- circular
- spherical
Antonyms
- square
- angular
Meaning
A single stage or session in a recurring sequence, competition, or discussion.
Both candidates agreed to participate in another round of negotiations next week.
Collocations
- round of applause
- round of drinks
Synonyms
- stage
- cycle
Idioms
make the rounds
to visit multiple places or circulate widely
Rumors about the merger are already making the rounds at the office.
Meaning
To pass or travel smoothly around a corner, curve, or obstacle.
The delivery truck rounded the sharp bend without tapping its brakes.
How it's used
This means “go around”
- round the corner
“rounded it.”
The boat rounded the point safely.
Collocations
- round a corner
Synonyms
- circle