round
Translation
round, circular, spherical
Examples
The Earth is round.
The Earth is round.
Let's sit at the round table.
Let's sit at the round table.
The car went round the corner.
The car went round the corner.
He bought a round of drinks for everyone.
He bought a round of drinks for everyone.
Grammar Patterns
a round ((noun)) circular in shape We bought a round table.
go round ((sth.)) to move in a circle around (sth.) The children ran round the tree.
Similar Words
Synonyms: circular, spherical; Antonyms: square, angular
Etymology
From Old French 'roond', from Latin 'rotundus' meaning 'round'.
Memory Tips
Picture a round object like a ball or a wheel. It has no corners.