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
- Complete, whole, not lacking.
- (of a number) Convenient for rounding other numbers to; for example, ending in a zero.
- (phonetics) Pronounced with the lips drawn together; rounded.
- Outspoken; plain and direct; unreserved; not mincing words.
- Finished; polished; not defective or abrupt; said of authors or their writing style.
- Large in magnitude.
- (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
- round round
- rounder
- roundest
- rounds
- rounding
- rounded
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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