round

[raʊnd]

round Definition

• 1. shaped like a circle or ball
• 2. having a curved shape
• 3. expressed as a whole number or a multiple of ten; not fraction or decimal

Using round: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "round" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The moon is round.

• Example

  She has a round face.

• Example

  The clock face is round.

round Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for round

• circular
• spherical
• curved
• rounded

Antonyms for round

• square
• rectangular
• angular

Phrases with round

• round the bend

  crazy or eccentric

  Example

  He's been acting round the bend lately.

• round the clock

  all day and all night

  Example

  The hospital provides care round the clock.

• round the corner

  very near in time or distance

  Example

  The store is just round the corner from here.

Origins of round

from Old English 'rynd', meaning 'circle, round'

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Summary: round in Brief

The term 'round' [raʊnd] refers to something shaped like a circle or ball, or having a curved shape. It can also mean expressed as a whole number or a multiple of ten. Examples include 'The moon is round,' and 'She has a round face.' Phrases like 'round the bend' denote craziness, while 'round the clock' means all day and all night.