The meaning of Round

preposition

On the subject of; concerning.

Usage examples:

I was thinking about you

adverb

Used to indicate movement within an area.

Usage examples:

Men were floundering about

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

adjective

Ring-shaped.

Usage examples:

Complex craters have uplifted central structures surrounded by an annular trough and a fractured rim

noun

A ring-shaped object, structure, or region.

Usage examples:

Channel incorporation was typically achieved within a few minutes after ‘brushing’ the membrane fra…

adverb

Located or situated on every side.

Usage examples:

The mountains towering all around

preposition

On every side of.

Usage examples:

The palazzo is built around a courtyard

preposition

In a position or direction surrounding, along the outside of, or from one part of to another

Usage examples:

We sat around the table., go around to the back of the house and come in through the kitchen., we d…

adjective

Having a scalp wholly or partly lacking hair.

Usage examples:

He was starting to go bald

noun

A solid or hollow spherical or egg-shaped object that is kicked, thrown, or hit in a game.

Usage examples:

A cricket ball

verb

(in cricket) a delivery of the ball by the bowler to the batsman.

Usage examples:

His half century came off only forty balls

noun

A formal social gathering for dancing.

Usage examples:

Anne danced with the captain at a fancy-dress ball

idiom

If something that you say or show to people goes down like a lead balloon, they do not like it at all

Usage examples:

My joke about the alcoholic went down like a lead balloon.

noun

A flat, thin strip or loop of material, used as a fastener, for reinforcement, or as decoration.

Usage examples:

Wads of banknotes fastened with gummed paper bands

verb

Provide or fit (an object) with something in the form of a strip or ring, for reinforcement or decoration.

Usage examples:

Doors are banded with iron to make them stronger

verb

(of people or organizations) form a group to achieve a mutual objective.

Usage examples:

Local people banded together to fight the company

noun

A small piece of glass, stone, or similar material that is threaded with others to make a necklace or rosary or sewn on to fabric.

Usage examples:

Long strings of beads

verb

Decorate or cover with beads.

Usage examples:

I beaded the jacket by hand

adjective

(of a cutting implement) not having a sharp edge or point.

Usage examples:

A blunt knife

verb

Make or become less sharp.

Usage examples:

Wood can blunt your axe

noun

A hollowed-out cigar filled with cannabis.

Usage examples:

Consequently, marijuana use in blunts may persist longer into adulthood for a larger proportion of …

adjective

Fat, round, or bulging.

Usage examples:

A bulbous nose

noun

A metal projectile for firing from a rifle, revolver, or other small firearm, typically cylindrical and pointed, and sometimes containing an explosive.

Usage examples:

She said authorities also found in the car automatic rifles, bullet cartridges, plastic explosives …

adjective

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

Usage examples:

His responses were remarkably candid

adjective

Truthful and honest

Usage examples:

We had a candid discussion about her poor job performance.

adjective

Honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful

Usage examples:

The two presidents have had candid talks about the current crisis., to be candid with you, i think …

adjective

(of song or speech) melodious or resonant.

noun

A container holding a spool of photographic film, a quantity of ink, etc., designed for insertion into a mechanism.

Usage examples:

Super8 film cartridges are available from good photographic stores for about £12 which thankfully i…

noun

A container that is used in a larger piece of equipment, and which can be replaced with another similar part

Usage examples:

A video game cartridge

noun

A round plane figure whose boundary (the circumference) consists of points equidistant from a fixed point (the centre).

Usage examples:

Draw a circle with a compass

verb

Move all the way around (someone or something), especially more than once.

Usage examples:

They were circling athens airport

noun

A circular band, typically one made of precious metal, worn on the head as an ornament.

Usage examples:

A circlet rested atop his head, and was adorned with a single, four-pointed star.

noun

A circular decoration, especially for the head, or a piece of jewellery in the shape of a circle

Usage examples:

The girls pick the flowers and twist them into circlets they put on their heads., the necklace is a…

adjective

Having the form of a circle.

Usage examples:

The building features a circular atrium

noun

A letter or advertisement that is distributed to a large number of people.

Usage examples:

I received a circular from a building society

adjective

In the shape of a circle; round

Usage examples:

One man built a circular barn for his cows., the circular area is used for parking., the discount c…

verb

Sail or travel all the way around (something, especially the world).

Usage examples:

He undertook to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days or less

adjective

Having an outline or surface curved like the exterior of a circle or sphere.

Usage examples:

A convex lens

noun

A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.

Usage examples:

The recurrent cycle of harvest failure, food shortages, and price increases

verb

Ride a bicycle.

Usage examples:

She cycled to work every day

adjective

Having straight parallel sides and a circular or oval cross-section; in the shape or form of a cylinder.

Usage examples:

A cylindrical plastic container

adjective

Extending or moving from one place to another without changing direction or stopping.

Usage examples:

There was no direct flight that day

adverb

With no one or nothing in between.

Usage examples:

They seem reluctant to deal with me direct

verb

Control the operations of; manage or govern.

Usage examples:

An economic elite directed the nation's affairs

noun

A flat, thin circular object.

Usage examples:

Coins were made by striking a blank disc of metal

adjective

(of something bad or unpleasant) utter; complete (used for emphasis).

Usage examples:

It's a downright disgrace

adverb

To an extreme degree; thoroughly.

Usage examples:

He was downright rude

phrase

Complete and without restriction or qualification

verb

Form a circle around; surround.

Usage examples:

The town is encircled by fortified walls

verb

Present participle of encircle

Usage examples:

The house is encircled by a high fence., villaverde is one of the high-rise districts that encircle…

verb

Surround or close off on all sides.

Usage examples:

The entire estate was enclosed with walls

verb

Present participle of enclose

Usage examples:

The park that encloses the monument has recently been enlarged., please enclose a curriculum vitae …

adjective

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Usage examples:

The arrangement had not been made explicit

noun

The closing words of a manuscript, early printed book, or chanted liturgical text.

adjective

Communicated directly in a clear and exact way

Usage examples:

I gave them explicit directions on how to get here.

adjective

(of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken.

Usage examples:

His most forthright attack yet on the reforms

adverb

Directly forwards.

Usage examples:

At best, he could practice scaring people with a display of lunacy hoping to prevent circumstances …

adjective

Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters.

Usage examples:

A long and frank discussion

verb

Stamp an official mark on (a letter or parcel) to indicate that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid.

Usage examples:

Each cover will be franked with a specially designed postmark

noun

An official mark or signature on a letter or parcel, indicating that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid.

Usage examples:

Several candidates explained in great detail the advantages incumbents have in fundraising, media a…

adjective

Containing or holding as much or as many as possible; having no empty space.

Usage examples:

Waste bins full of rubbish

adverb

Straight; directly.

Usage examples:

She turned her head and looked full into his face

noun

The period, point, or state of the greatest fullness or strength.

Usage examples:

So many of those who were killed in the attacks were right in the full of their lives.

adjective

Having a lot of flavor

Usage examples:

These dark beans make a full-bodied cup of coffee .

noun

The earth.

Usage examples:

Goods from all over the globe

verb

Form (something) into a globe.

Usage examples:

There, in miniature, the world was globed like a fruit

noun

The world

Usage examples:

The olympic games will be seen around the globe.

adjective

Globe-shaped; spherical.

Usage examples:

Plants with distinctive globular blooms

noun

Short for globular cluster.

adjective

Shaped like a ball

adjective

Free of deceit; truthful and sincere.

Usage examples:

I haven't been totally honest with you

adverb

Used to persuade someone of the truth of something.

Usage examples:

You'll like it when you get there, honest

adjective

Not deceptive or disposed to cheat

noun

A circular band of metal, wood, or similar material, especially one used for binding the staves of barrels or forming part of a framework.

Usage examples:

All edges will meet properly and the barrel will hold liquid without any agent other than the hoops…

verb

Bind or encircle with or as with hoops.

Usage examples:

A man was hooping a barrel

noun

A ring of wood, metal, or plastic

Usage examples:

Dad put up a basketball hoop in the driveway on the front of the garage.

adjective

(of a sound) pleasingly smooth and musical to hear.

Usage examples:

Her low mellifluous voice

adjective

Having a pleasant and flowing sound

Usage examples:

A deep mellifluous voice, the mellifluous sound of the cello

adjective

(especially of a sound, flavour, or colour) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness.

Usage examples:

She was hypnotized by the mellow tone of his voice

verb

Make or become mellow.

Usage examples:

Even a warm sun could not mellow the north sea breeze

adjective

Pleasing because of being smooth, soft, or well developed and not too sharp, bright, new, or rough

Usage examples:

A mellow flavor/tone, he looks mellow on stage, but he’s always tense before the show., [ i ] the b…

adverb

At or to a short distance away; nearby.

Usage examples:

A bomb exploded somewhere near

preposition

At or to a short distance away from (a place).

Usage examples:

The car park near the sawmill

adjective

Located a short distance away.

Usage examples:

A large house in the near distance

noun

A spherical object or shape.

Usage examples:

A pale orb of hazy reddish light

noun

The curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft round a star, planet, or moon, especially a periodic elliptical revolution.

Usage examples:

The earth's orbit around the sun

verb

(of a celestial object or spacecraft) move in orbit round (a star or planet).

Usage examples:

Mercury orbits the sun

noun

The curved path through which objects in space move around a planet or star that has gravity (= a pulling force)

verb

(of a celestial object or spacecraft) move in orbit round (a star or planet).

Usage examples:

Mercury orbits the sun

noun

The curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft round a star, planet, or moon, especially a periodic elliptical revolution.

Usage examples:

The earth's orbit around the sun

noun

An area of activity, interest, or influence.

Usage examples:

Audiences drawn largely from outside the party orbit

adjective

(of a person's voice) resonant and imposing.

Usage examples:

Watson's orotund voice is complemented by swooning strings, lush orchestration and gloriously cheer…

adjective

Frank in stating one's opinions, especially if they are shocking or controversial.

Usage examples:

He has been outspoken in his criticism

adjective

(of a person) expressing strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people will be upset by them

Usage examples:

An outspoken critic of corruption

adjective

Shaped like a pear

Usage examples:

A pear-shaped physique

adjective

Not decorated or elaborate; simple or basic in character.

Usage examples:

Good plain food

adverb

Used for emphasis.

Usage examples:

Perhaps the youth was just plain stupid

noun

A large area of flat land with few trees.

Usage examples:

The coastal plain

adjective

Saying clearly and honestly what you think without trying to be polite

Usage examples:

He's very plain-spoken., part of her appeal was that she was plain-spoken and straightforward.

adjective

(of sound) deep, clear, and continuing to sound or reverberate.

Usage examples:

A full-throated and resonant guffaw

adjective

Characterized by reverberation.

Usage examples:

The reverberant acoustics of a cathedral

adjective

Having a great deal of money or assets; wealthy.

Usage examples:

A rich and famous family

adjective

Having a lot of money or valuable possessions; wealthy

Usage examples:

A rich man, the united states is one of the world’s richest nations., a rich brocade jacket, the co…

adjective

Having a lot of money or valuable possessions

Usage examples:

He's the third richest man in britain., all of the world's richest nations were invited to attend t…

noun

A small circular band, typically of precious metal and often set with one or more gemstones, worn on a finger as an ornament or a token of marriage, engagement, or authority.

Usage examples:

A diamond ring

verb

Surround (someone or something), especially for protection or containment.

Usage examples:

The courthouse was ringed with police

noun

An act of ringing a bell, or the resonant sound caused by this.

Usage examples:

There was a ring at the door

adjective

Having a smooth, curved surface.

Usage examples:

Rounded grey hills

verb

Pass and go round (something) so as to move on in a changed direction.

Usage examples:

The ship rounded the cape and sailed north

adjective

Curved

Usage examples:

Rounded pebbles

noun

A particular order in which related things follow each other.

Usage examples:

The content of the programme should follow a logical sequence

verb

Arrange in a particular order.

Usage examples:

Trainee librarians decide how a set of misfiled cards could be sequenced

noun

A series of related things or events, or the order in which things or events follow each other

Usage examples:

[ c ] the first chapter describes the strange sequence of events that led to his death., [ c ] the …

noun

A number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another.

Usage examples:

The explosion was the latest in a series of accidents

noun

A number of similar or related events or things, one following another

Usage examples:

A series of scandals over the past year has not helped public confidence in the administration.

noun

A number of similar or related events or things, one following another

Usage examples:

A series of events/interviews/meetings, a series of articles/books/studies this is the first of a s…

noun

The firing of a gun or cannon.

Usage examples:

Mulder killed him with a single shot

adjective

Past and past participle of shoot.

noun

A bill or one's share of it, especially in a pub or bar.

Usage examples:

He had paid her shot

noun

A garment fastened around the waist and hanging down around the legs, worn by women and girls.

Usage examples:

After a swim, put on the wrap skirt over your bikini or swim suit, and go for a drink.

verb

Go round or past the edge of.

Usage examples:

He did not go through the city but skirted it

verb

A garment hanging from the waist

adjective

(of a person's voice or other sound) imposingly deep and full.

Usage examples:

He read aloud with a sonorous and musical voice

adjective

Having a deep, pleasant sound

Usage examples:

A sonorous voice

noun

A round solid figure, or its surface, with every point on its surface equidistant from its centre.

Usage examples:

There's a particularly good 3d objects tool, which lets you create modelled spheres, cubes, rectang…

verb

Enclose in or as if in a sphere.

Usage examples:

Mourners, sphered by their dark garb

combining form

Denoting a structure or region of spherical form, especially a region round the earth.

Usage examples:

Ionosphere

adjective

Shaped like a sphere.

Usage examples:

Spherical pearls

adjective

Uncomplicated and easy to do or understand.

Usage examples:

In a straightforward case no fees will be charged

adjective

Easy to understand; clear

Usage examples:

The doctor explained the operation in straightforward english., she’s a straightforward, no-nonsens…

noun

A number of people or things of a similar kind following one after the other.

Usage examples:

She had been secretary to a succession of board directors

noun

A series of things coming one after another

Usage examples:

[ c ] a succession of scandals, [ u ] in rapid succession he lost his job, his wife, and his health…

noun

A number of similar people or events that exist or happen one after another

Usage examples:

A succession of sth the company has been involved in a succession of accounting scandals., they emp…

preposition

In every part of (a place or object).

Usage examples:

The event had repercussions throughout europe

adverb

In every part of a place or object.

Usage examples:

The house is in good order throughout

adjective

In every part, or during the whole period of

Usage examples:

Grass grows throughout the world., she was calm throughout her visit to the dentist.

adjective

Telling or expressing the truth; honest.

Usage examples:

I think you're confusing being rude with being truthful

adjective

Honest and not containing or telling any lies

Usage examples:

Are you being completely truthful?

adjective

Leaving no doubt; unambiguous.

Usage examples:

An unequivocal answer

adjective

Clear and firm

Usage examples:

The answer is an unequivocal “yes.”

adjective

Not covered with varnish.

Usage examples:

Unvarnished woodwork

adjective

An unvarnished statement is expressed in a plain and honest way

Usage examples:

You don't expect a politician to tell you the unvarnished truth.

adjective

Speaking or behaving in a way that makes your intentions and beliefs clear

Usage examples:

She’s very upfront about her feelings., the roofer wants 20% of the money upfront.

adjective

Paid before goods are produced or received or services are performed

Usage examples:

Upfront cost/payment/fee large upfront costs are incurred to write a complicated piece of software.…