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Moderateround
The correct spelling is round.
How to pronounce round
/ˈɹaʊnd/
adverbIPA: /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.So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.
- 2.So as to surround or be near.
- 3.Nearly; approximately; about.
- 4.From place to place.
- 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.Defining a circle or closed curve containing a thing.
- 2.(of abstract things) Centred upon; surrounding.
- 3.Following the perimeter of a specified area and returning to the starting point.
- 4.Following a path which curves near an object, with the object on the inside of the curve.
- 5.Near; in the vicinity of.
noun
- 1.A circular or spherical object or part of an object.
- 2.A circular or repetitious route.
- 3.A general outburst from a group of people at an event.
- 4.A song that is sung by groups of people with each subset of people starting at a different time.
- 5.A serving of something; a portion of something to each person in a group.
verb
- 1.To shape something into a curve.
- 2.To become shaped into a curve.
- 3.(with "out") To finish; to complete; to fill out.
- 4.To approximate a number, especially a decimal number by the closest whole number.
- 5.To turn past a boundary.
adjective
- 1.(physical) Shape.
- 2.Complete, whole, not lacking.
- 3.(of a number) Convenient for rounding other numbers to; for example, ending in a zero.
- 4.Pronounced with the lips drawn together; rounded.
- 5.Outspoken; plain and direct; unreserved; not mincing.
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