circle
Translation
circle, ring, group, band
Examples
Draw a circle on the paper.
Draw a circle on the paper.
We sat in a circle.
We sat in a circle.
She has a small circle of friends.
She has a small circle of friends.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) circle a round shape The artist drew a perfect circle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ring, loop, sphere; Antonyms: square, line
Etymology
From Latin 'circulus' (small ring), a diminutive of 'circus' (ring, circus).
Memory Tips
Imagine a circus ring, which is a perfect circle for performances. This is where the word originates.