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round

The correct spelling is round.

How to pronounce round

/ˈɹaʊnd/
adverb

IPA: /ˈɹaʊnd/

Say it like: Row-nd

The correct spelling is round. So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof. For example: "High above, vultures circled around."

Usage Examples

High above, vultures circled around.

Everybody please gather around.

An adult elephant weighs around five tons.

Meanings

adverb

  1. 1.So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.
  2. 2.So as to surround or be near.
  3. 3.Nearly; approximately; about.
  4. 4.From place to place.
  5. 5.From one state or condition to an opposite or very different one; with a metaphorical change in direction; bringing about awareness or agreement.

preposition

  1. 1.Defining a circle or closed curve containing a thing.
  2. 2.(of abstract things) Centred upon; surrounding.
  3. 3.Following the perimeter of a specified area and returning to the starting point.
  4. 4.Following a path which curves near an object, with the object on the inside of the curve.
  5. 5.Near; in the vicinity of.

noun

  1. 1.A circular or spherical object or part of an object.
  2. 2.A circular or repetitious route.
  3. 3.A general outburst from a group of people at an event.
  4. 4.A song that is sung by groups of people with each subset of people starting at a different time.
  5. 5.A serving of something; a portion of something to each person in a group.

verb

  1. 1.To shape something into a curve.
  2. 2.To become shaped into a curve.
  3. 3.(with "out") To finish; to complete; to fill out.
  4. 4.To approximate a number, especially a decimal number by the closest whole number.
  5. 5.To turn past a boundary.

adjective

  1. 1.(physical) Shape.
  2. 2.Complete, whole, not lacking.
  3. 3.(of a number) Convenient for rounding other numbers to; for example, ending in a zero.
  4. 4.Pronounced with the lips drawn together; rounded.
  5. 5.Outspoken; plain and direct; unreserved; not mincing.

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