round
/ˈɹaʊnd/ · adverb
Meaning
- So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.
- So as to surround or be near.
- Nearly; approximately; about.
- From place to place.
- From one state or condition to an opposite or very different one; with a metaphorical change in direction; bringing about awareness or agreement.
- (with turn, spin etc.) So as to partially or completely rotate; so as to face in the opposite direction.
- Defining a circle or closed curve containing a thing.
- (of abstract things) Centred upon; surrounding.
- Following the perimeter of a specified area and returning to the starting point.
- Following a path which curves near an object, with the object on the inside of the curve.
- Near; in the vicinity of.
- At or to various places within.
- A circular or spherical object or part of an object.
- A circular or repetitious route.
- A general outburst from a group of people at an event.
- A song that is sung by groups of people with each subset of people starting at a different time.
- A serving of something; a portion of something to each person in a group.
- A single individual portion or dose of medicine.
- To shape something into a curve.
- To become shaped into a curve.
- (with "out") To finish; to complete; to fill out.
- To approximate a number, especially a decimal number by the closest whole number.
- To turn past a boundary.
- To turn and attack someone or something (used with on).
- (physical) Shape.
- Complete, whole, not lacking.
- (of a number) Convenient for rounding other numbers to; for example, ending in a zero.
- Pronounced with the lips drawn together; rounded.
- Outspoken; plain and direct; unreserved; not mincing.
- Finished; polished; not defective or abrupt; said of authors or their writing style.
- To speak in a low tone; whisper; speak secretly; take counsel.
- To address or speak to in a whisper, utter in a whisper.
- A whisper; whispering.
- Discourse; song.
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