What does ROUND mean?

Round 1. Parts of Speech:

adjective, adverb, noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• Adjective: shaped like a circle or sphere, having a curved surface
• Adverb: to or from a particular place or area
• Noun: a circular or spherical object or shape
• Verb: to shape something into a round or circular form

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /raʊnd/
• UK: /raʊnd/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "round" comes from Old English "rynd" meaning "circle, round object". The word has been used since the 14th century in English. It is commonly used to describe circular or spherical shapes in both literal and figurative senses. It can also be used as a verb to describe the process of shaping something into a round form.

5. Synonyms:

• Adjective: circular, spherical, curved
• Adverb: around, about, approximately
• Noun: circle, sphere, ball
• Verb: shape, mold, form

6. Related Words:

• Brown
• Sound
• Bound
• Found
• Wound

7. Example Sentences:

• The moon is round in shape.
• He walked round the corner.
• The basketball is a round object.
• She rounded the edges of the clay pot.