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circle

[ˈsɜːkl]

circle Definition

  • 1a round shape that has no beginning or end
  • 2a group of people with shared professions, interests, or acquaintances
  • 3an enclosed area formed by a circle of people for a particular purpose

Using circle: Examples

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

  • Example

    The children sat in a circle on the floor.

  • Example

    She drew a circle around the word.

  • Example

    He is a member of a small circle of intellectuals.

  • Example

    The dancers formed a circle and held hands.

circle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for circle

Antonyms for circle

Idioms Using circle

  • circle the wagons

    to prepare to defend oneself against an attack or criticism

    Example

    When the company was accused of wrongdoing, they quickly circled the wagons and refused to comment.

  • to return to the original position or state of affairs

    Example

    After years of traveling, she found herself back in her hometown, having come full circle.

  • a person or thing that is unsuited to or ill-equipped for a particular role or situation

    Example

    He was a square peg in a round hole at the law firm, where his creative approach clashed with the conservative culture.

Phrases with circle

  • vicious circle

    a situation in which one problem causes another problem that then makes the first problem worse

    Example

    His lack of experience led to a vicious circle of unemployment and poverty.

  • a small, exclusive group of people who have a lot of power or influence

    Example

    Only members of the inner circle were privy to the company's financial information.

  • a return to the original position or state of affairs

    Example

    After years of traveling, she found herself back in her hometown, having come full circle.

Origins of circle

from Latin 'circulus', meaning 'small ring'

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Summary: circle in Brief

The term 'circle' [ˈsɜːkl] refers to a round shape with no beginning or end, a group of people with shared professions, interests, or acquaintances, and an enclosed area formed by a circle of people for a particular purpose. It also extends into phrases like 'vicious circle,' denoting a self-reinforcing problem, and idioms like 'circle the wagons,' meaning to prepare to defend oneself against an attack or criticism.

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