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- pronunciation:
- suhr
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a closed curve made up of points that are all the same distance from a fixed center point.
- synonyms:
- ring
- similar words:
- ball, circuit, disk, globe, halo, hoop, round, wheel, wreath
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| definition 2: |
anything that is shaped like a circle.
The children sat in a circle at story time.- synonyms:
- ring, round
- similar words:
- ball, halo, wheel, wreath
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| definition 3: |
a group of people who are related by blood or have the same interests.
Our family circle comes together for holidays.- synonyms:
- clan, group, society
- similar words:
- association, bunch, club, company, fellowship, gang, knot, ring, school
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| related words: |
home, loop, party, union |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
circles, circling, circled |
| definition 1: |
to make a circle around.
The teacher circled my writing mistakes.- synonyms:
- encircle, ring, surround
- similar words:
- enclose, encompass, envelop, loop, rim
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| definition 2: |
to move around in a circle.
The dancers circled the stage.- similar words:
- loop, round
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| related words: |
besiege, rotate |
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