cycle
Translation
bicycle, cycle, series
Examples
He rides his cycle to work.
He rides his bike to work.
The business cycle is hard to predict.
The business cycle is hard to predict.
The life cycle of a butterfly is fascinating.
The life cycle of a butterfly is fascinating.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the noun)) a bicycle He bought a new cycle.
((the noun of sth.)) the cycle of sth. The cycle of the seasons is predictable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (for bicycle) bike; (for series) sequence, series, round
Etymology
From the Greek word 'kyklos', meaning 'circle' or 'wheel'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'circle' or 'wheel'. A bicycle has wheels, and a life cycle goes around in a circle.