ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Round

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɹaʊ̯nd/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Round is an adjective meaning (physical) Of shape:.

Meaning

(physical) Of shape:.

More Meanings

  1. Complete, whole, not lacking.
  2. (of a number) Convenient for rounding other numbers to; for example, ending in a zero.
  3. (phonetics) Pronounced with the lips drawn together; rounded.
  4. Outspoken; plain and direct; unreserved; not mincing words.
  5. Finished; polished; not defective or abrupt; said of authors or their writing style.
  6. Large in magnitude.
  7. (obsolete) Consistent; fair; just; applied to conduct.

Example Sentences

a round oath
a round answer
the round assertion
The baker sold us a round dozen.

Word Forms

Synonyms for round

Depending on context, synonyms include circular, cylindrical, discoid, spherical, rounded, plump.

Antonyms for round

Common opposites include fillet, flat, square.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include orbicular, rotund, orbiculate, discoidal, disklike, discoid.

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