Round

Definition

Round is an adjective, noun, verb, and adverb. As an adjective, it describes something shaped like a circle or sphere. As a noun, it refers to a circular shape, a stage of a process, or a sequence of events. As a verb, it means to shape something into a curve or to move around something. As an adverb, it indicates motion in a circular path or direction.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective
• Noun
• Verb
• Adverb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /raʊnd/
• Respelling: ROWND

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /raʊnd/
• Respelling: ROWND

Etymology

The word "round" originates from Old French "rond," derived from Latin "rotundus," meaning "circular" or "spherical." It entered Middle English in the 13th century.

Derivatives

• Roundness (noun)
• Rounded (adjective)
• Rounding (verb form)
• Roundabout (noun/adjective)
• Roundly (adverb)

Synonyms

• Circular
• Spherical
• Curved

Antonyms

• Flat
• Angular
• Square

Usage

The term "round" is used in various contexts, including geometry, design, and sports. Examples include "The ball is perfectly round" (adjective), "The match went into another round" (noun), "He rounded the corner quickly" (verb), and "They passed the book round" (adverb).

Related Terms

• Circle: A two-dimensional closed curve.
• Sphere: A three-dimensional object where every point on the surface is equidistant from the center.
• Curvature: The amount by which an object deviates from being flat or straight.

Detailed Definitions

Adjective

• Shaped like a circle or sphere: Refers to having a curved form.
  • Example: "The Earth is nearly round in shape."
• Complete or full: Refers to something that is whole or total.
  • Example: "They achieved a round victory."

Noun

• A circular shape: Refers to something that is curved in form.
  • Example: "The dining table has a round top."
• A stage or sequence in a process: Refers to one phase or level.
  • Example: "The fighters entered the final round of the match."

Verb

• To shape into a curve: Refers to making something circular or spherical.
  • Example: "He rounded the clay into a ball."
• To move around something: Refers to encircling or bypassing.
  • Example: "The car rounded the bend smoothly."

Adverb

• In a circular direction: Refers to motion around something.
  • Example: "The book was passed round the class."